Yarn quality analysis in non-cellulosic and metal contents of cotton fibre of various locations

Abstract

The fibre physical properties can be influenced by non-cellulosic and metal contents present in it which ultimately may impact the quality and spinning performance of resultant yarn. The concentration of these materials largely depends upon cotton variety, growing area and atmospheric conditions. In this back drop the present research study was planned to investigate the impact of various varieties and locations on non-cellulosic and metal contents of raw cotton and their eventual effects on subsequent yarn quality. So four varieties of single-season upland cottons from four different cotton-growing locations in Pakistan were selected for the study. The collected cotton samples were subjected to chemical and physical testing to know the concentrations of non-cellulosic and metal contents present in them along with other physical parameters. Then they were subjected to yarn manufacturing by conventional ring spinning method. At the end the yarn quality testing was carried in respect of its tensile and imperfections characteristics. The results disclosed significant impacts of selected variables on yarn quality. The reduction in non-cellulosic contents and metal contents put negative impact on Count Lea Strength Product (CLSP), yarn lea strength, single yarn strength, breaking length, evenness, thin spots, and neps count of resultant yarn.