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International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 1 Fibre specifications and process parameters

From: Thermo-physiological properties of polyester–cotton plated fabrics in relation to fibre linear density and yarn type

Cotton (J-34)

Upper half mean length—29.2 mm

Mean length—24.3 mm, Micronaire—4.32

Polyester

Staple length—44 mm

Fibre decitex—1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2 and 3.3

Roving hank

0.9

Turns per inch

17.2

Yarn count (Ne)

24/1

Twist direction

Z

Spindle speed (rpm)

15,000