How
Much Cotton Does It Take?
Below
are a few examples of the estimated amounts of cotton required to make
these common consumer items:
Item
Est.
Cotton Required
1
Pair of Jeans
1.5
lbs. (24 oz.)
1
Man's Shirt
.6 lbs. (10 oz.)
1
T-Shirt
.5 lbs. (8 oz.)
1
Skirt
.9 lbs (14 oz.)
1
Bath Towel
.6 lbs (10 oz.)
1
Dress
1.3
lbs (21 oz.)
1
Diaper
.15 lbs (2.5 oz)
1
Blouse
.5 lbs. (8 oz.)
Farmers
Reward From Each Example
(You plug in the cents per lb. and multiply by the above EST. Cotton Required number for corresponding item)
Upland Price Range - $0.65 to $0.85/lb
Pima Price Range - $0.95 to $1.20/lb
