U. S. Cotton Fiber Chart
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Typical Cotton Properties for Selected Fabrics
Fabric
Woven |
Yarn Count
(Ne) |
Upper Half
Mean Length (in.) |
Strength
(g/tex) |
Micronaire
Reading |
Maturity
Ratio |
| Denim |
4/1 to 20/1 |
0.92-1.10 |
24-30 |
3.0-5.0 |
0.80-0.90 |
| Toweling |
8/1 to 22/1 |
0.93-1.10 |
24-30 |
3.5-5.5 |
0.80-0.90 |
| Twill |
15/1 to 30/1 |
1.03-1.12 |
24-32 |
3.5-4.9 |
0.85-0.95 |
| Corduroy |
15/1 to 30/1 |
1.06-1.14 |
24-32 |
3.8-5.5 |
0.90-1.00 |
| Velvets |
20/1 to 40/1 |
1.06-1.16 |
24-32 |
3.7-4.9 |
0.90-1.00 |
| Sheeting |
20/1 to 60/1 |
1.07-1.16 |
24-32 |
3.8-4.6 |
0.90-1.00 |
| Shirting |
20/1 to 60/1 |
1.10-1.18 |
26-32 |
3.7-4.4 |
0.90-1.00 |
| Rugs |
3/1 to 6/1 |
0.95-1.08 |
24-30 |
5.0 & higher |
0.80-1.00 |
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| Sheer |
15/1 to 60/1 |
1.06-1.16 |
24-32 |
3.5-4.9 |
0.90-1.00 |
| Heavy |
3/1 to 12/1 |
0.95-1.10 |
24-30 |
3.2-4.0 |
0.80-0.90 |
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| Single |
16/1 to 40/1 |
1.04-1.14 |
24-32 |
3.5-4.9 |
0.85-1.00 |
| Double |
20/1 to 60/1 |
1.06-1.16 |
24-32 |
3.4-4.6 |
0.90-1.00 |
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