Physical properties of cotton

Tensile strength: Cotton is a moderately strong fiber; tenacity is 26.5-44.1 cN/tex (3.0-5.0 g/den) and tensile strength is 2800-8400kg/cm^2

Elastic properties: At 2% extension it has an elastic recovery 74%; at 5% extension the elastic recovery is 45%

Specific gravity:1.54

Moisture regain: 8.5%