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From the moment a 20,000 lb module of cotton enters the gin, it takes less than a minute for it to go through all the stages to result in 12-13 finished bales. Explore these stages of cleaning, separating, and baling to learn more about what it takes to prepare this natural fiber for use in clothing, textiles, paper, and more. This iVisit tour introduces learners to the cotton ginning process at this state-of-the-art facility that has served the South Plains cotton industry for decades.
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This tour is of Buster’s Cotton Gin, located in Ropesville, Texas. The tour has integrated “stops” to allow visitors to watch the cotton ginning process in action. Visitors can witness the process from the moment cotton enters to when it leaves as bales ready for shipping.
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