Why does your cotton towel get stiff after natural drying?

ScienceDaily
Mar 27, 2020, 9:12 am143 pts
The remaining 'bound water' on cotton surfaces cross-link single fibers of cotton, causing hardening after natural drying, according to a new study. This provides new insight into unique water behaviors on material surfaces and helps us develop better cleaning technologies.

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