Cotton is typically planted in warm, sunny climates, thriving in regions with long, hot growing seasons. The plant grows and blooms, producing soft, fluffy cotton bolls that are ready for harvest in around five months. The bolls are carefully picked by hand or machine, preserving the quality of the cotton fibers.

Once harvested, the cotton bolls are opened to release the fibers, which are then separated from the seeds through a process called ginning. The resulting cotton fibers are cleaned, sorted, and combed to remove impurities, creating smooth, uniform strands ready for spinning.

The processed cotton fibers are spun into yarn. Cotton yarn can be spun to varying thicknesses, with finer yarns ideal for lightweight textiles like clothing and thicker yarns suitable for more durable fabrics like upholstery and bedding. The yarn is then woven into fabrics using different techniques, resulting in soft, breathable, and versatile cotton textiles.