How Much Cotton Does It Take

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

1 Pair Jeans  

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1 Man’s Shirt

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1 T-Shirt 

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1 Skirt  

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1 Bath Towel 

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1 Dress  

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1 Diaper

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1 Blouse  

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