Types of Cotton in India Three broad types of cotton are usually known on the basis of the length, strength and structure of its fibre. Following are the different types of Cotton: Cotton Production in India India has the largest area under cotton cultivation in the world. India also imports raw cotton for the cotton textile manufacturing. Cotton grows well in black cotton soil which is humid in nature and has water retentive ability. Plain lands or gentle slope lands are good for cotton production. Drainage is essential for the cultivation of cotton. Cotton grows well in temperate and damp climate where summer is long. High temperature is harmful for it. 60-100 centimetres rainfall is necessary for the cultivation of cotton. Uses of Cotton in India Cotton is used to make a number of textile products. Shiny cotton is a processed version of the fibre that can be made into cloth similar to satin for shirts and suits. These include terrycloth for highly absorbent bath towels and robes. Socks, underwear, and most T-shirts are made from cotton. Bed sheets frequently are made from cotton. Cotton also is used to make yarn used in crochet and knitting. Cotton is used in fishing nets, coffee filters, tents cotton paper, and in bookbinding. |