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General Characteristics
Very absorbent, cool, strong, durable
Abrasion Resistance
Good
Absorbency
Excellent (very comfortable to wear)
Colorfastness
Poor to Excellent (depending on the dye and dyeing process)
Elasticity
Poor
Shrinkage Resistance
Fabrics are often preshrunk; if not, they tend to shrink in the first few washes
Wrinkle Resistance
Poor
Other
Mildews readily if left damp; won't be attacked by moths; vulnerable to strong acids (i.e., perspiration) and sunlight (causes yellowing)
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