Static Resistant . CONS - 1. Cotton is very absorbent, which is a disadvantage because of slow drying which may promote several problems. Easily stained due to high absorbency. Cotton is susceptible to mildew .
Natural fibers are food sources for mildew .
Cotton is highly flammable. Cotton is prone to shrinkage . This can cause major problems in woven carpets when cotton is usually part of the backing. This will be explained in another section. Degradation of the cells, releases lignin, which wicks to the surface as a brown or yellow stain.