Unlike our Premium Grade roll cotton, most roll cotton sold in the US today is now manufactured in China using inferior Chinese grown cotton. In our search to offer our customers the finest roll cotton available, we found a small US based company using only the best US grown long fiber cotton to produce a superior grade of roll cotton. Our Premium Grade, non-sterile, absorbent, roll cotton is made from the finest and longest fiber cotton available and is free of both debris and cotton waste. Each roll weighs 1 pound and has the approximate dimensions of 12 inches in width, 10 feet in length, and 3/8" in thickness. It is packaged without a paper or plastic liner. The long fiber of this cotton makes it a great choice for making cotton tipped applicators or cotton balls/pads to clean larger areas, all without leaving fibers behind. It is also outstanding for use as a cushioning material for fragile artifacts on display, or in storage. Because these cotton rolls are far superior to any other brand on the market, and made in smaller batches, it does cost a few dollars more per roll. We believe you will agree the quality is well worth it. Our cotton rolls are sold by the each.