Domesticated prehistorically and cultivated 7,000 years ago, cotton now has four commercially grown species: Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium arboreum, and Gossypium herbaceum.
Cotton comes in several types, depending on the way it is grown or processed. There are three grades of processed cotton, low, medium and high. The lower grades are used for mass produced items, and the higher grades are better for the high quality, luxurious, soft products. There is also an organic grade made from cotton grown with no pesticides or fertilizers.
In cotton fabrics, you can find mixed cotton blends, as well.
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