Prismatic Cotton
A common cloth with reflective properties that is used in most pieces of outerwear clothing for the sake of visibility.
Properties
Material Characteristics
The material at its essence is a slightly reflective cotton, with an initial silver colour that takes on the colour of the light shining on it, or objects around it.
Physical & Chemical Properties
The material is slightly stiff when new, and gradually softens over time. One side of it tends to feel rougher and looks less reflective than the other, and is used as the reverse side of the fabric.
Origin & Source
Prismatic cotton is made out of a hybrid of regular cotton that is interspersed with threads of Tica fibres throughout.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Prismatic cotton is used mostly in clothing production amongst the dark.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Prismatic cotton is used in most cultures as a form of identification and visibility amongst the people. Some cultures will decorate buildings or waystones on paths as a way of boundary marking.
There are varying opinions per culture about how much prismatic cotton is appropriate in an outfit. In some cultures wearing little in the way of reflective items means you are seen as a shady individual, someone who prefers not to be seen. However, reflecting too much gives the air of being attention seeking or narcissistic.
Refinement
Prismatic cotton needs to be made before it can be used as such, and that is through weaving cotton fibres and treated tica fibres together. The material then soaks in water for 12 hours at minimum and dries out before being ready to use.
Distribution
Trade & Market
While it was once a rarity, prismatic cotton is now common in larger towns and is frequently exported to smaller and more isolated areas.
Type
Textile
Value
Relatively cheap per meter. The price varies between quality of the cotton.
Rarity
Common
Color
The material reflects the colour of the light and objects around it, although in its natural state is a neutral silver colour.
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