Cotton shows up everywhere in apparel, from basic T-shirts and oversized hoodies to denim, dresses, underwear, pajamas, and children's clothing. But saying a garment is "made from cotton" tells you only part of the story. A lightweight cotton jersey and heavyweight cotton canvas may come from the same natural fiber, yet the look, feel, drape, and performance can differ completely. Fiber length, yarn quality, fabric construction, weight, finishing, and blends all influence the