A heap of frayed fabric scraps in dusty mauve, cut into small rectangles with loose threads bristling from every edge.
  • The scraps seen closer and from the side, the frayed threads and the woven structure of each piece clearly visible.

Cotton linter is a short plant fiber that remains on the seed of the Gossypium (cotton) plant after the longer staple fibers are removed during ginning.

Composition

Cotton linter

Handling Notes

  • Although it is too short to spin into yarn, it is ideal for making papermaking pulp, as it breaks down quickly in a blender
  • It is also suitable for producing coarse yarns and various cellulose products
  • The resulting sheets are smooth and dense with minimal texture, making them excellent for printing and drawing surfaces

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Alyssa Sacora, The Patchwork Underground, Fairview, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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