| Product Type | Raw (Unprocessed) Cotton |
| Appearance | Off-white to yellowish, fluffy mass |
| Texture | Soft, fibrous, and slightly greasy |
| Odor | Mild natural odor (plant-like) |
| Moisture Content | 8% – 12% (depending on storage conditions) |
| Fiber Length | 15 – 35 mm (varies by cotton variety) |
| Fiber Diameter | 16 – 22 microns |
| Trash Content | 3% – 7% (leaf, seed coat, and other debris) |
| Lint Content | 88% – 95% |
| Whiteness Index | 60% – 75% (lower than bleached cotton) |
| Oil & Wax Content | 0.4% – 1.2% (natural oils) |
| Color | Creamy white to light brown |
| Processing State | Unbleached, uncarded, with seeds and debris |
| Usage | Textile industry, ginning, spinning |
| Packaging | Baled and tied (commonly in jute or plastic) |
