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Cotton and fibres

The field, the harvest, ginning, fibre testing and the fibres themselves.

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01 · Growing cottonPinnedAnswered
Where is fibre quality actually decided — what happens in the field?
Fibre quality is decided in the field.
Answered by BHR · Agronomist · Agro service, Jondor
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02 · Cotton pickingPinnedAnswered
How does machine picking differ from hand picking?
Picked dry, clean and on time.
Answered by BHR · Agronomist · Agro service, Jondor
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03 · GinningPinnedAnswered
Why does ginning shorten the fibre, and how do you stop it?
Separating fibre from seed without shortening it.
Answered by BHR · Fibre laboratory · Ginnery
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04 · Fibre testing and classingPinnedAnswered
How do I read an HVI result, and which numbers matter?
Measuring the fibre before it becomes yarn.
Answered by BHR · Fibre laboratory · Ginnery
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CO · CottonAnswered
What is plain cotton good at, and where does it fall short?
The most comfortable fibre for anything worn next to the skin
Answered by BHR · Fibre laboratory · Ginnery
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CO org. · Organic cottonAnswered
How is organic cotton actually different from conventional?
The same fibre, grown in a verified way
Answered by BHR · Fibre laboratory · Ginnery
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CV · ViscoseAnswered
Can viscose stand in for cotton?
Softness, lustre and a beautiful drape
Answered by BHR · Spinning technologist · Spinning mill, Navoiy
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PES · PolyesterAnswered
When do you actually want a polyester blend?
Strength, shape retention and fast drying
Answered by BHR · Spinning technologist · Spinning mill, Navoiy
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LI · LinenAnswered
When is linen the right choice?
The coolest natural fibre in hot weather
Answered by BHR · Fibre laboratory · Ginnery
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EL · ElastaneAnswered
How much elastane should a fabric have?
Keeps garments in shape and comfortable
Answered by BHR · Knitting technologist · Knitting mill
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