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What's That Stuff? - http://pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7707scitek4.html
Short article on the history, development and chemical structure of spandex, published in Chemical and Engineering News. Author: Marc Reisch. |
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Textile Link Articles - http://www.textilelinks.com/author/index.html
Collection of articles on yarn spinning, knitting, fiber and yarn terms and definitions, and wool breeds and grades. Author: Rosemary Brock. |
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Processing Wool. Part I - http://bms.seregon.com/repository/wool/scm/uploads/processingpart1.pdf
First part of a fact sheet on wool processing, dealing with shearing, grading, washing, scouring, blending, dyeing and carding of wool fibers. |
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Processing Wool. Part II - http://bms.seregon.com/repository/wool/scm/uploads/processingpart2.pdf
Second part of a factsheet on wool processing, dealing with spinning, weaving and knitting, fulling and finishing, and the various chemical finishes in use with the industry. |
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The Turkish Textile Industry - http://www.itkib.org.tr/english/about/sectors/textile/textile_info.pdf
Extensive article about the history, present state and future development of the Turkish yarn making industry. From the Istanbul Textile and Clothing Association. |
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How to Assess Your Mill's Productivity? - http://www.sitra.org.in/image/2007-01-19@03-58-37_Howtoass.pdf
Technical paper, presenting a detailed study by the South India Textile Research Association on measures and methods allowing the assessment of the productivity of yarn spinning mills. Authors: R. Rajamanickam and others. |
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Wool Works FAQ on Yarns - http://www.woolworks.org/fibers.html
List of frequently asked consumer questions about knitting yarns. Information about animal, plant and man-made fibers, yarn constructions and manufacturing processes.Author: Wendy Chatley Green. |
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Steps in Processing Wool into Yarn - http://www.blackberry-ridge.com/prosdscr.htm
Short descriptions of fleece skirting, and wool washing, picking, carding, roving, spinning and finishing processes. From the Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill web site. |
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Blended Yarns with a Content of Biological Active Fibers - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/45_08_19.pdf
Technical paper about research into the development of a technology aimed at manufacturing yarns from antimicrobial and antifungal fibers for apparel fabrics. Authors: Tadeusz Jackowski and others. |
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The Making of Fiber Glass Yarns - http://www.ppg.com/fgs_main/esm.htm
Description of the manufacturing process of textile yarns from continuous glass fibers. Detailed production flow chart, clickable for additional information. From PPG Industries. |
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Control of Yarn Inventory for a Cotton Spinning Plant. Part I - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume2issue2/articles/thoney/thoney1_full.pdf
Part I of a series of papers about yarn inventory control, presenting a process control based methodology attempting to control the inventory at a specified level using separate proportional control equations for each yarn type. Authors: Russel E. King and others. |
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Control of Yarn Inventory for a Cotton Spinning Plant. Part II - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume2issue2/articles/thoney/thoney2_full.pdf
Part II of a series of papers about yarn inventory control, comparing the performance process control based methodology and the traditional min/max system in situations in which the demand from period to period exhibits correlation. Authors: Russel E. King and others. |
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Mechanical Properties and a Physical-Chemical Analysis of Acetate Yarns - http://internet.ktu.lt/lt/mokslas/zurnalai/medz/pdf/medz0-76/16%20Pocienes%2075-79.pdf
Technical paper about an investigation of the properties of yarns from cellulose acetate fibers derived from cotton linters or wood pulp cellulose, and manufactured by different commercial yarn spinners. Authors: R. Pociene and others. |
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A Study of the Nucleation Effect of Pigment Dyes on the Microstructure of Mass Dyed Bulked Continuous Filament Polypropylene - http://journal.ippi.ac.ir/manuscripts/ipjE05140307.pdf
Technical paper reporting the results of a study on the nucleation effect, tenacity and thermal shrinkage which six pigment dyes have on the microstructure of mass dyed polypropylene BCF yarns. Authors: Hossein Tavanai and others. |
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Neps, Seed-Coat Fragments, and Non-Seed Impurities in Processed Cotton - http://www.cotton.org/journal/2001-05/1/upload/jcs05-053.pdf
Technical paper presenting the results of a study on the effect of mechanical processing procedures on the presence of defects in cotton by examining samples of four different ginning and lint cleaning combinations, collected after carding and combing. Authors: Karin R. Jacobson and others. |
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A Micromechanical Model for Blended Yarns with Fragmented Low-Elongation Fibers - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume2issue1/articles/godfrey/godfreycomplete.pdf
Technical paper presenting a micro-mechanical model for the interaction between fragmented low elongation-to-break fibers (LE) and high elongation-to-break fibers (HE) in blended yarns, for the evaluation of the load-extension behaviour of such yarns. Authors: T.A. Godfrey and J.N. Rossettos. |
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Size Lubrication Methods for Air-Jet Spun and Ring-Spun Warp Yarns - http://www.cotton.org/journal/2000-04/2/upload/jcs04-112.pdf
Comparative study addressing the effect of size concentration and lubrication on yarn characteristics and weaving performance of conventional ring spun and air-jet spun polyester and cotton blended yarns. Authors: Howard L. Thomas Jr. and James M. Zeiba. |
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Woolen and Worsted Explained - http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/Woolen_vs_Worsted_Explained.pdf
Brief explanation of the woolen and worsted yarn spinning technologies. Author: Lady Siobhan nocDhuinnshleibhe. |
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Abrasion Characteristics of Ring Spun and Open-end Spun Yarns - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-20011115-182006/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis describing an experimental investigation into the difference in abrasive behaviour of cotton yarn spun with the ring and open-end spinning technologies using a continuous tension transport (CTT) tester. Author: Jeremy Jones. |
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The Influence of Spun Yarns on Needle Life - http://www.groz-beckert.de/website/media/en/media_master_699_low.pdf
Technical brochure about the influence of yarn finishes and fiber contamination during yarn spinning, on the wear of knitting needles. From Groz-Beckert KG. |
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The Structure and Properties of Vortex and Compact Spun Yarns - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-03172003-132411/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Doctor of Philosophy dissertation about the identification of the structural differences which can be used to explain the properties of air vortex spun and compact ring spun yarns. Author: Guldemet Basal. |
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Important Yarn and Cloth Parameters - http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/YarnCloth.html
Technical article describing manufacturing parameters and calculation formulae of yarn spinning and cloth weaving. Author: Dr. N. Balasubramanian. |
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The Basics of Yarn Making - http://www.sans.co.za/YarnMakingBasics.htm
Detailed description of the raw materials, configurations, and the spinning and treatments in the continuous filament yarn making process. From SANS Fibres. Author: J.R.T. Sharpe. |
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Spinning Technology Guide - http://textiletechnology.bravehost.com/
An explanation of the yarn spinning process, from fiber opening and blending to the final yarn testing procedures. Author: R. Velmurugan. |
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Test Methods - http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/testmethods.html
Detailed description of methods for testing fibres, yarns and filaments, and precautions to be taken for avoiding errors in measurements. Author: Dr. N. Balasubramanian. |
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Buckling of Fibers and Yarns within Ropes and other Fiber Assemblies - http://www.tensiontech.com/papers/papers/buckling_fibres_yarns/buckling_fibres_yarns.pdf
Extensive technical paper about the effect of buckling of fibers in yarns and ropes under tension, resulting in failure by axial compression fatigue after repeated cycling. Authors: R.E. Hobbs and others. |
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Textile Articles - http://textilearticles.co.cc/
Collection of research studies, articles, projects and trend analysis related to natural and man-made fibers, yarn spinning technologies, and textile manufacturing, processing and finishing. |
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Useful Criteria for Comparing Strength of Yarns - http://www.webtex.com.br/arquivosPDF/comparing_strength.pdf
Short comparative study of the effects of various amounts of twists introduced to yarns in the spinning process. Author: Dr. H.R. Sheikh. |
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Analysis and Enhancement of Carding and Spinning - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp02/F01-GT06-A2.pdf
Extensive paper describing a research project at the National Textile Center, aiming to enhance the fundamental understanding of carding and spinning, and develop new tools to shorten the sequence for staple yarn processing. Project leader: Y. Wang. |
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Hairiness of Yarns - http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/hairiness.html
A critical review on hairiness of yarn. Methods of measurement, causes, modifications to control hairiness are covered in detail. Author: N. Balasubramanian. |
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Comparative Study of Quality Parameters of Knitted Fabric from Air-jet and Ring Spun Yarn - http://scialert.net/pdfs/jas/2005/277-280.pdf
Technical paper presenting research into the mechanical properties of knitted fabrics made from air-jet and ring spun yarns in various blend ratios of cotton and polyester. Authors: Babar Shahbaz and others. |
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Stores Consumption in Spinning Mills - http://www.sitra.org.in/image/2007-02-07@01-22-13_Focus_Stores.pdf
Study on the periodical replacement and consumption rate of consumable stores in Indian yarn spinning mills, focusing on top roller cots, aprons, travellers and spindle tapes, and gears, bearings, belts and lubricants. Published in Sitra Focus. |
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Translation of Structure and Strength Properties of Different Spun Yarns on Fabric Strength - http://www.ft.tul.cz/science/konference/indoczech-conference/conference_proceedings/abstract/India_01.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study of the influence of the structure and physical properties of yarns spun with different spinning technologies, on the tensile strength of fabrics woven with said yarns. Authors: S.M. Ishtiaque and others. |
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The Colorimetric Measurement of Melánge Woollen Yarns: A New Optical Tool - http://medwelljournals.com/fulltext/jeas/2007/877-881.pdf
Technical paper introducing a novel method for accurate colorimetric measurement of melánge woollen yarns using an optical system of flat scanner acquisition combined with colorimetric techniques. From the Journal of Engineering ans Applied Sciences. Authors: Rocco Furferi and Monica Carfagni. |
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Studies on Cottonized Jute Composite Structures Spun on Ring, Rotor and Air-Jet Spinning Systems - http://www.saskflax.com/documents/fb_papers/58_Nawaz.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study investigating the spinning performance for rotating ratios of jute and its blends with cotton, viscose and polyester to improve the tensile behaviour of composite structures of cottonized jute blended yarns spun on ring, rotor and air-jet spinning systems. Authors: Sheikh Muhammad Nawaz and others. |
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Study about the Interactions Between Melange Yarn Properties and Fiber Damage - http://dspace.lib.fcu.edu.tw/bitstream/2377/3955/1/ce05atc902007000078.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study about cotton fiber damage and its effect on the properties of ring and open-end rotor spun greige and dyed melange yarns. Authors: A.A. Gharehaghaji and others. |
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Effect of Spindle Diameter and Spindle Working period on the Properties of 100% Viscose MVS Yarns - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/68_07_17.pdf
Technical paper presenting the results of a study on the effects of various spindle diameters and working periods on the properties of viscose MVS yarns, evaluated on the basis of unevenness, hairiness, elongation at break, tenacity and work-of-break (B-work) values. Authors: Huseyin Gazi Ortlek and others. |
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Periodic and Chaotic Motion in Sirofil Yarn Spinning - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/67_09_27.pdf
Technical paper about the establishment of a dynamic model for two-strand yarn processing through approximating the oscillating frequencies of sirofil spinning in horizontal and vertical directions, enabling the analysis of the stability and chaotic characters of sirofil spinning and resulting in a suggestion of optimal spinning conditions for this system. Authors: Li-Na Zhang and Ji-Huan He. |
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Developments in Spinning - http://landofcotton.com/fc/files/spinsys.pdf
Short 2003 overview of yarn formation technologies, including descriptions of the ring, open-end or rotor, vortex and jet spinning techniques. Author: William Oxenham. |
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Comparing the Structure of Rabbit Hair-Cotton Blended Rotor and Ring Spun Yarns - http://www.rjta.org/download.php?paper=1&paper_id=04_1_04
Technical paper presenting a comparative study of the differences in fiber distribution in various ratios of rabbit hair and cotton blended yarns spun with rotor and ring spinning technologies. Authors: Lijun Qu and others. |
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Worsted Spinning - http://www.merinoinnovation.com.au/wps/wcm/resources/file/eb1c730d6fec5ec/worsted_spinning.pdf
Description of the technology and dificulties of the worsted spinning process and a review of the latest developments. From Australian Wool Innovation, Ltd. |
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Development of Characterization Methodologies of Fiber Surface Characteristics: Surface/Process Analysis - http://www.p2pays.org/ref/08/07066.pdf
Technical paper presenting a study of the friction behaviour of as-spun yarns as part of a larger research effort aimed at developing methodologies which can be utilised for fiber surface characterization. Authors: Yehia E. El Mogahzy and others. |
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Applicability of Flax and Hemp as Raw Materials for Production of Cotton-like Fibers and Blended Yarns in Poland - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/47_06_13.pdf
Review of basic research and new concepts in the processing of flax and hemp fiber focused on the production of cotton and wool like fibers and yarns. Authors: Waldemar Cierpucha and others. |
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Conductive Yarn - http://www.canesis.com/Documents/Yarn_Conductive_yarns.pdf
Technical paper describing methods for combining various types of conductive fibers with wool carpet pile, and techniques to create conductive carpet backing. From the Wool Research Organization of New Zealand. |
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A Comparative Study on the Quality Control of Jute Yarn Conventional Drawing Method vs Modern Drawing Method - http://www.scialert.net/pdfs/ajps/2002/646-647.pdf?sess=jJghHkjfd76K8JKHgh76JG7FHGDredhgJgh7GkjH7Gkjg57KJhT&userid=jhfgJKH78Jgh7GkjH7Gkjg57KJhT68JKHgh76JG7Ff
Technical paper presenting the results of a comparative study of the effectiveness of quality control in mono-head high-speed and the traditional push-bar type drawing systems. Authors: A.K.M. Mahabubuzzaman and others. |