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Properties of cotton
Composition
Structure
of cotton
Lenth,diameter
Color
Compostion
Made
of carbon,hydrogen,oxygen
90% cellulosic,6% moisture
Wax (makes it water proof)
The
Compostion
Made
of carbon,hydrogen,oxygen
Its polymer system is about 65-70%
crystalline and 35-30% amorphous
Structure of cotton
Cross-Section
Structure of cotton
Lumen
Secondary
Color
Creamy
white
Length /Diameter
Diameter- 0.00046 to 0.001
1. Short-staple cotton:
Short, coarse fibres that are 3/8 to 3/4 inches in length.
Primarily produced in India and eastern Asia.
2. Intermediate-staple cotton:
Intermediate length and coarseness.
7/8 to 1.25 inches in length.
Produced in American Upland
.3Long-staple cotton:
Highest quality.
1.31 to 1.5 inches in length
Used to make softer, stronger, smoother and more luxurious fabrics.
Produced in ,Egypt
Physical Properties
Tenacity(Strength)-
Physical Properties
Absorbency- Cotton fiber is very aborbant Because of OH
groups in its polymers ,these attracts water molecules
So No static buildup
Thermal Property- Cotton fibers have the ability to conduct
heat energy thus they can withstand hot ironing temperature
Lustre- very low because of kidney shape
Chemical Properties
Effect
Chemical Properties
Effect
Sodium
Physical properties
Soft
handle
Strength
Poor Elasticity
Good Drape
Good Conductor of heat-so easy to wear
in summer & winter
Good Absorbency
Processing of cotton
1.
Harvesting-The
cotton is picked up
with the help of machine or by hand.
Cotton gets discolored and dirty if it is
kept on plant for longer duration.
Ginning
3. Bailing- cotton is compressed or pressed into bales.
These are wrapped with jute cocking and cotton is then
supplied to mills in bales.
Spinning
Spinning
The Blowroom
It
Dust Removal
Suction
Blending/Mixing
It
Carding
Function
Opening
Cleaning
Input-Lap
Output-Card sliver
Draw Frame
Function
To
parallel the
fibers
Drafting
Input-Card sliver
Output-draw frame
sliver
Combing
Function
To remove short
fibers
To parallel fibers
Ring Frame
Function
Twisting
Drafting
Input-Roving
Output-yarn
Speed/roving frame
Prepare
package
for Ring frame
To impart twist
Input-D/F sliver
Output-Roving