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

Assuming 60¢/lb. of Lint ($300.00/500#Bale)

1 Pair Jeans  

  .90 ea.

1 Man's Shirt 

  .36 ea.

1 T-Shirt 

  .30 ea.

1 Skirt  

  .54 ea.

1 Bath Towel 

  .36 ea.

1 Dress  

  .78 ea.

1 Diaper

  .09 ea.

1 Blouse  

  .30 ea.

 


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