Abstract:
Absorbent Cotton is also known as Surgical Cotton or Cotton Wool and mainly used
for medical purposes in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries and at home (for first
aid) etc. because of its property of high fluid absorbency, it is better known among
masses as absorbent cotton. The raw cotton is processed by series of steps which
render the cotton hydrophilic in character and free from external impurities needed to
be fit for use in surgical dressings and personal hygiene. Apart from medical purposes
absorbent cotton is also used for making conventional type of sanitary napkins or
pads. Fairly good quality of absorbent cotton is also used for removing make-up and
dirt at beauty parlours.
