Classification of cotton on the basis of length:

Classification of cotton on the basis of length:

Commercial cotton may be classified broadly into following three classes with reference of the staole length :

1) Short staple:

· Length : 3/8“ inch to1“ inch

· coarse and low grade fibers which have often low strength and have little or no lustre

· Diameter:13-22 micron

· Example: Indian and Asiatic cotton

2) Medium staple :

· Length:0.5-1.25 “ inch

· Medium strength,medium lustre

· Diameter:12-17 micron

· Example: American cotton

3) Long staple:

· Length:1 -2.5” inch

· Fine, lustrous and top quality cotton

· Diameter: 10-12 micron

· Example: Sea Island cotton, Egyptian cotton, American Pima

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