The Detection of Cotton Identity Theft- Evaluation of Product's Durability

This paper deals with fiber identification through evaluation of fabric performance in the garment stage. The study dealt with two basic textile end products, namely: bed sheets and knit shirts to examine whether it is possible to identify different cotton fibers through their performances in the end products. This type of analysis showed that different cotton types can indeed have different effects on end product performance through which the identity of fiber can be traced back to its type and sources.  The key parameter evaluated in this study is fabric durability after repeated washing and drying. Key parameters such as abrasion resistance, strength, and pilling were examined to see their relationships with fiber type.