ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

    
     One major advantage of cotton includes its ability to withstand wear, pressure or damage. Individuals are able to spend their money reasonably to buy products made from cotton that are durable as opposed to products that will easily tear the next day of purchase. Cotton material such as clothing can last for a long period of time and truly brings comfort to the wearer. It is highly recommended for a pregnant mother to wear clothing made from cotton because it responds to stretch positively and makes these women feel good about their bodies even during a time such as pregnancy. Moreover – cotton is advantageous because it is relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. Individuals with sensitive skin or asthma should consider wearing 100% cotton only because it does not worsen allergies and cause irritation or uneasiness. One disadvantage of cotton would be that is easily shrinkable when exposed to water. Even with attempts to prevent this shrinkage, the fabric will always shrink to some extent after it has been washed. This does not make consumers all that content because their clothing will eventually be too small to wear in public. In addition - cotton fabric can slowly fade and lose its original color in the presence of sunlight. The piece of clothing will appear look old and although color does not have an affect on the quality of the clothing itself, it can cause an individual to dislike that particular item. The ethical issues raised about cotton are not related to the product but rather the plant. Specialized pesticides are used regularly on cotton plants however; long-term exposure of these chemicals can cause cotton workers to suffer. Pesticides are required for the successful growth of these plants in order to be made into useable products, on the other hand – if it has a negative affect on human beings, is it really worth it?