Eiresien Cotton

Properties

Material Characteristics

A soft, breathable fabric. It's natural color is off-white.

Geology & Geography

It is crafted in Eiresie, a hot, humid environment.

Origin & Source

The cotton grown in Eiresie is considered to be the worlds finest. The fields are well cared for and tended to, and the harvest sorted and cleaned with great care.

History & Usage

History

When trade routes grew and became more stable, the desire for cotton fabric from Eiresie grew. Due to the careful tending required, it is quite expensive.

Everyday use

It is commonly used to make clothes; shirts, pants, dresses and undergarments. It is also used to make bedding.

Manufacturing & Products

Clothes and bedding. Lower grade fabrics make good bandages.

Environmental Impact

Over farming can destroy fields, so most rest the fields in order to avoid this.

Reusability & Recycling

Clothing items can be handed down. This and bedding can also be reused as bandages.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Eiresien tradesmen sell it worldwide. It is a luxury item, only being affordable to the wealthy.

Storage

It should be kept in a dry location, away from the sun.

An Important Material
This is one of the most important trade items for the Eiresiens. While difficult to grow and refine, the profit it brings in is worth the effort. The farms are very carefully managed in order to ensure that the profits continue to come in for generations to come and those profits affect entire communities.

Type

Textile

Color

Dyes are used to alter the fabrics natural color.