Jack Twist Cotton Twine is made from 100% natural cotton, ideal as an all-purpose tie. Soft and strong, suitable for use on plants, various garden purposes or craft projects. Easy to use and handle, made from natural fibres that are biodegradable, recyclable and environmentally friendly. Did you know? Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fibre that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fibre is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. The use of cotton for fabric is known to date to prehistoric times.