Natural Fibres
-
Cultivation of Cotton
Cotton is primarily grown in dry tropical and subtropical climates at temperature between 25-28 degree Celsius. It is warm climate…
Read More » -
Chemical Structure of Cotton Fibre
Cotton is the natural fibre of vegetable origin. It is considered as King of the Textile Fibres. It is composed…
Read More » -
Cotton Fibre Morphology
Cotton Morphology A. Cuticle: Very thin outer layer containing wax amd pectic material B. Pectin: A peculiar group of carbohydrates…
Read More » -
Carbonizing of wool
Raw wool contains seeds and other pieces of vegetable matter. Much of this may be removed in scouring and in combing. Combing…
Read More » -
Classification of Cotton Fibers: Botanical | Commercial | According to Length
Photo Credits: Wikimedia BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION OF COTTON CottonFibres belong to the botanical genus ‘Gossypium’. Further Cotton is classified in four…
Read More » -
Properties and Applications of Cotton Fibre
1. Physical and Chemical Properties of Cotton Fibre 1.1. Length Staple length of cotton fibre varies from 10mm – 80mm.…
Read More » -
What is organic cotton?
Organic Cotton is cotton that is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic…
Read More » -
Grading of Cotton Fibres
Photo Credits: Wikimedia Grading of Cotton Fibres The quality of cotton fibre differ from place to place and plant to…
Read More » -
Morphological Structure of Cotton Fibre
Cotton is a seed hair fibre. It grows in the form of a single cell merging from the epidermis or…
Read More » -
Properties of Cotton Fibre for Yarn Forming
The following properties a cotton fibre should have to contain of:- 1. Fibre Fineness: Fineness is one of the most important parameter…
Read More »