Since 1844, the mercerization treatment has given cotton fabric a lustrous appearance. The modern production method for mercerized cotton, also known as pearl or pearle cotton, gives the thread a sodium hydroxide bath that is then neutralized with an acid bath. This treatment increases luster, strength and affinity to dye.

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