Detailed knowledge and understanding of the fiber raw material is critical to achieving the best possible quality in the yarn ...

One factor which greatly impacts on the spinnability of cotton fibers, as well as the yarn quality, is fiber fineness. Cotton has inherent natural variations, so fiber fineness (micronaire) is ...

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