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 Correct invoice weight (CIW): The weight of obtained after adding standard moisture regain to the oven dry weight is called correct invoice weight(CIW). CIW=Standard Moisture Regain+Oven dry weight Calculation of correct invoice weight let, C=Oven dry weight of the consignment. D=Oven dry weight of sample(with or without cleaning) S=Original weight of the sample W= Weight of the consignment at the time of sampling. Then, For sample dried without cleaning   C                    D ---------=---------- W                S                          D OR, C=W x-------        ---------(1)       ...

Types of commercial cotton Sea Island Cotton: This is the highest quality and most valuable of all the commercial cottons. It grows on the coast of the Gulf of Florida, in Barbados , and in other adjacent Island where the climate is favorable. Properties Length: Average length  2 inch Diameter: Average 1/1500  inch (0.017mm) Color: White to cream Advantages / uses  It is famous for its uniformity, maturity, high luster , softness and its highly developed twist. It can be used for spinning counts as high as 1/200. Egyptian cotton: There are two kinds of Egyptian cotton , one brown and other white. Brown Egyptian cotton is like Sea Island Cotton. Properties  Length: 1.5 -1.75inch Diameter : Average 1/1500  inch (0.017mm) Color : Brown, which makes the bleaching process more difficult White Egyptian cotton is not so fine , having a staple length about 1 inch. Advantages/ Uses  Brown Egyptian cot...