How Current Ginning Processes Affect Fiber Length Uniformity Index

There exists an urgent need to develop ginning methods that improve fiber characteristics that are compatible with the newer and more efficient spinning technologies.  Air-jet spinning in particular produces high quality yarns at a high production rate and lower cost, but requires cotton with low short fiber content and high length uniformity.  Providing the textile industry with a longer and more uniform fiber to manufacture yarns more efficiently would expand market share and increase the demand for cotton products, and give U.S. cotton a competitive edge to synthetic fibers.  This presentation examines and summarizes how current ginning processes affect fiber length uniformity index.