Warp knitting is a family of knitting methods in which the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, i.e., following adjacent columns ("wales") of knitting, rather than a single row ("course"). For comparison, knitting across the width of the fabric is called weft knitting.Warp knitting machines--needles are mounted collectively and rigidly in a horizontal metal bar (the needle bar that runs the full knitting width of the machine).
VDQ pulley (Variable Dia for Quality Pulley): It is a very important part of the machine. It controls the quality of the product. Altering the position of the tension pulley changes the G.S.M. of the fabric.
Warp knitting is a family of knitting methods in which the yarn zigzags along the length of the fabric, i.e., following adjacent columns ("wales") of knitting, rather than a single row ("course"). For comparison, knitting across the width of the fabric is called weft knitting.Warp knitting machines--needles are mounted collectively and rigidly in a horizontal metal bar (the needle bar that runs the full knitting width of the machine).
VDQ pulley (Variable Dia for Quality Pulley): It is a very important part of the machine. It controls the quality of the product. Altering the position of the tension pulley changes the G.S.M. of the fabric.
Hairiness is characterized by the quantity of freely moving fibre ends or fibre loops projecting from a yarn or textile fabric (woven, knitted or non woven fabrics).
In term of measurement Hairiness corresponds to the total length of the protruding fibres in unit length of one centimeter.
Terry fabric is a knitted fabric with ring yarn or terry covering at one or both sides. It belongs to one of the fancy knitted fabrics. Terry fabric is characterized by soft touch, thick texture, excellent water absorption and heat retention. Terry fabric can be divided into single-sided and double-sided terry loop fabrics. The terry can form pattern effect on the knitting surface distributed according to some certain rules. Terry fabric after shearing or other process can be turned into fleece fabric or velvet fabric.
The yarn realization is the most important factor to assess the technical performance and profitability of spinning mills. Yarn realization means conversion of raw material in percentage terms into finished yarn. This articles described What are the key factors affecting yarn realization and how to manage it.
Hairiness is characterized by the quantity of freely moving fibre ends or fibre loops projecting from a yarn or textile fabric (woven, knitted or non woven fabrics).
In term of measurement Hairiness corresponds to the total length of the protruding fibres in unit length of one centimeter.
Terry fabric is a knitted fabric with ring yarn or terry covering at one or both sides. It belongs to one of the fancy knitted fabrics. Terry fabric is characterized by soft touch, thick texture, excellent water absorption and heat retention. Terry fabric can be divided into single-sided and double-sided terry loop fabrics. The terry can form pattern effect on the knitting surface distributed according to some certain rules. Terry fabric after shearing or other process can be turned into fleece fabric or velvet fabric.
The yarn realization is the most important factor to assess the technical performance and profitability of spinning mills. Yarn realization means conversion of raw material in percentage terms into finished yarn. This articles described What are the key factors affecting yarn realization and how to manage it.
Knit Finishing in Arvind Ltd. bY Anupam Vowmic, created by Manojit Barman MANOJIT BARMAN
IN SUMMER TRAINING REPORT AT ARVIND LIMITED
IN KNITS FINISHING DIVISION
bY Anupam Vowmic,
created byManojit Barman
As part of our syllabus, I have undergone industrial training in Arvind Limited at KHATRAJ KNITS MARKETING DIVISION, from 01-07-2016 to 31-08-2016. First of all, I are very thankful to whole Arvind Group for providing me the best facility & good environment during the whole training period.
I would like to express our heartiest gratitude to Mr. Subhanish Malhotra (H.R. Manager) and Ms. Krupa Raval (HR) who granted us the permission to undergo training in such a prestigious organization. I am also very grateful to our instructors Mr. Kalyan Bhattacharyya (Head of Knits Marketing) and Mr. Hiren B. Patel (Manager) & Mr. Azaruddin Solanki who gave their valuable time, guidance and gave attention on us during our whole training period.
Finally I would like to thank all the mill employees for their cooperation and support without which it would not have been possible for us to make such an understanding about the different aspects. I am very happy to have attended this training because of the support every person of the department extended to us; they gave us a lot of information and knowledge about the machines.
I am also greatly indebted to the teachers of our institution, Prof. Swapan Kumar Ghosh (H.O.D.) and Prof. Debasish Das who helped in coordinating the program. I am very grateful to all our teachers at Institute of Jute Technology, Department of Jute and Fibre Technology, University of Calcutta who developed our knowledge and widened our view, instilled interest in the subject and encouraged us to undertake this training in a renowned industry even so far away from our University.
ANUPAM BHOWMICK
B.TECH. IN JUTE & FIBRE TECHNOLOGY
(7TH SEMESTER)
DEPARTMENT OF JUTE AND FIBRE TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
Combing is a very important process for a spinning mill. The object of combing is removal of short fibres, Neps, impurities and to improve the fibre length uniformity followed with improvement in mean length. The removal of immature cotton, foreign matter and improvement in fibre fineness and fibre bundle strength are the additional advantages of combing process. In totality combing process significantly improves the cotton characteristics by removing the useless fibres (i.e. Fibres which are not suitable for a particular end use) from the process. These fibres are extracted as comber Noil waste. This Complete combing process carried out by action of different combing elements. During combing process along with useless fibres good quality fibres are also removed especially in modern high speed combers which are huge raw material & financial losses for the industry. We have studied in detail the combing action of these different combing elements w.r.t. removal of Neps, SFC % & other impurities with mean length improvement. The object of this article is to present the effect of different combing elements on cotton processed and how we can perfectly set these combing elements to get the better combing process with respect to desire Quality, so we can achieve maximum removal of useless fibres with minimum losses of good fibres.
Dealing with Outliers is a difficult task in spinning industry. There are so many questions arises when we plan to deal with outliers. We are trying to answers all these questions through this article.
Cotton is a natural fibre available easily and abundant quantity. It is a most suitable fibre for textile spinning & clothing due to it’s good spinnability & human friendly characteristics. As cotton is a natural fibre hence it’s properties also affected with several other factors which create variation in fibre properties, these variations also affect spinning processes & it’s products Quality in multi dimensions. Each fibre characteristic impact individually and collectively on spinning process or at ultimate product quality. Revolutionary changes observed in last two decade in the field of spinning machineries where processing speeds greatly increased to enhance production rate. Not only production rate of spinning machines increased but speeds of it’s downstream processes also increased simultaneously which requires better quality of yarn for smooth process and without any interruption to get the maximum efficiency. Hence now it is most important to co-relate fibre properties with respect to it’s consumer process competency. In this article we will discuss the different cotton properties and it’s impact on spinning process and product quality in present prospective and will try to minimize the impact of poor fibre properties on process or product Quality through better Mixing plan selection.
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1. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 1
Abstract : - Indian cotton popular as most contaminated & unclean cotton in world.
“ITMF” - Survey results 2011 shows that Indian cottons described as “most
contaminated” cottons in world. Some times the level and type of contamination in
cotton bales shocked to everyone. Spinners are taking many steps for fighting with
this problem but still it is unresolved matter for all cotton processers. Contamination
complaint in cotton yarn is a major customer complaint in recent time and spinners
either pay huge amount for settle claims or they expend lot of money & manpower to
remove the contamination from cotton. Studies show that contamination complaints &
claims shares approx 15 % of total yarn complaints. Now days when labour shortage
is also become a major issue for spinning mills, fighting with contamination problem
become more difficult as it’s require huge labour engagement for contamination
removal. Yet there is no established measurement & monitoring systems available at
various stages of cotton processes.
The object of this article is to describe origin, kind of contamination and how to
control it, establishing various measurement & monitoring systems throughout the
cotton processing from it’s origin to spinning stage. A broad road map presented for
creating awareness among the entire stakeholder’s for dealing with contamination
problem. By adopting these systems ginners may produce “Contamination
Controlled Cotton” & Spinning Mills may produce “Contamination Controlled
Yarn” for contamination sensitive end use.
Origin & kind of contamination in cotton : - The source of contamination spread in
very wide spectrum, added into each processes of cotton growing to cotton Spinning.
Contamination in raw cotton according to their origin can be described as Chart - 1 : -
Chart - 1 : Kind & origin of contamination
Kind & origin of contamination
Cotton Related
(vegetable)
Fabric made of Strings
made of
Organic
material
Inorganic
materials
Chemical
compounds
Honeydew
Leaves
Steams
Bark
Woven Plastic
Plastic bags
Jute
Synthetic or manmade
Woven plastic
Plastic rubber
Jute
Cotton
Feathers
Grass
Paper
Leather
Rust
Metal
Wires
Oil
Grease
Rubber
Print Colour
2. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 2
Seed coat fragments fabric cloths Tar
Fig.- 1 : Contamination Removed from Cotton Bales.
Cotton growing field, Storage & transportation : - During picking, storage &
transportation of raw cotton farmers normally use hessian bags or HDPE bags, the
threads pieces of these begs added with cotton and significantly contribute for
increasing contamination level. Part of birds feathers, insects, mosquitoes, hairs, dust,
small stone pieces etc may also added during these processes as cotton trade in
multifold manner in India. It is assumed that some pesticides & chemical fertilizers
also affect the basic colour of raw cotton fibre. Usually it is not visible at grey stage of
raw cotton, yarn and grey fabric, it’s appear only after processing in dye-house as
pink or green spots in fabric. However it is not established fact and researches are still
continue for identifying the exact reason for pink & green spots after bleaching.
Ginning & Pressing : - Ginning & pressing factories are the highly contributing
place for cotton contamination. In Ginning & pressing sand, stone pieces etc. added if
raw cotton is unloaded at place where concrete platform is not available. Use of
3. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 3
HDPE bags for various purposes contributed for increasing contamination level.
Workers engaged in ginning & pressing operations may also responsible for addition
of contamination level. Many times by mistake or negligence workers left their
personal belongings such as hair bands, small handkerchief, chapels, pocket holdings,
key chains, tobacco gutkha pouches etc. in cotton. These contamination breaks into
thousands of small pieces during ginning & spinning processes. Some ginners marked
cotton bales by permanent colour markers which leave there impression on raw
cotton.
Spinning : - In spinning mills due to higher temperature & humidity workers hairs
frequently fallen and added into process material. Use of HDPE bags for various
purposes in spinning mills is also responsible for increasing contamination level.
Devil HDPE : - Lower cost, higher life cycle, light in weight easy to carry &
maintain these specialties of HDPE material increases it’s use day by day. Presence of
HDPE in throughout the cotton supply chain become sever problem for textile
industries as small – small HDPE fibres or thread pieces added into each & every
process of cotton supply chain which is very difficult to remove, especially white
HDPE threads. Even new generation cotton contamination sorters & electronic yarn
clearers are also not so much competent to remove it.
Contamination Control Systems : -
TMC Rated Ginning & Pressing : - “Technology Mission on cotton - TMC”: TMC
star rating initiated by Govt. of India, ministry of textiles for modernization of ginning
& pressing factories now become a benchmark for Raw cotton processing. This is
unique system in world for grading of ginning – pressing units based on it’s available
machineries, infrastructure, management practices and additional qualification for
upgrading the raw cotton processing facilities. The concrete platform for keeping the
raw cotton & direct automatic feeding to ginning machines & pressing is mandatory
requirement for TMC rating. By conducting several studies now it has been
established that cotton processed through “TMC” plant is having less contamination
4. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 4
level. The list of TMC grade assigned ginning & pressing factories available on
Textile Committee’s website.
Controlling at Ginning & pressing stage : - Ginner should ensure following systems
for better contamination control. Spinning mills should also pressurize ginners for
strictly follow these system when they purchase cotton bales : -
1. Ginning & pressing units should be TMC rated. Full Concrete platform &
automatic cotton feeding system must require.
2. Ginner should pressurize & ensure that farmers & traders should not use HDPE
material for cotton storage & transportation. Ginner should also ensure that these
should not be used at their end too.
3. Pre-cleaner & post-cleaner machines should run in ginning factories so heavy
particles removed at ginning stage itself.
4. Ginner should create awareness for “Contamination” among their lobour for
taking proper care and remove visible contamination.
5. Cotton bales should be covered with cotton cloths only.
6. Cotton bales should not be marked with colour markers. Cotton cloth label or
thick printed papers may be used for bales identification.
7. It is advisable to put “On-line Cotton contamination sorter - CCS” before
pressing machine for better performance.
Controlling by spinning mills : - At the time of purchasing raw cotton usually
spinners are more concern for cotton quality parameters only and not addressing
contamination issue properly as this is not affecting working & yarn characteristics.
But ultimately it is related with their end product Quality. Monitoring by customer at
supplier end always gives better results and effective control. Hence at the time of
selection & purchasing cotton bales, spinners should also ensure above mention points
at ginner stage. This will definitely create a better environment for producing
contamination controlled cotton as well as spinners will also get better quality cotton.
Before purchasing of cotton bales spinners must visit the ginning factories and should
ensure all above guidelines suggested for ginning & pressing units. If require it must
5. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 5
be implemented in a time frame horizon. Ginning unit which follows these guidelines
should be selected in approved vendor list. An appreciating premium may pay at
initial stage for motivating the ginners for adopting these systems. Once systems
adopted & implemented, it will pay you lifelong.
Cotton bales iron strips, GI wires or plastic strips should be removed outside the
blow room and workers engaged for this work should also be educated for pickup all
small pieces of iron or plastic strips before shifting cotton bales for lay-down or for
mixing bin. Two cotton ropes may be used for tie the open loose bales for shifting
bales to blow room.
On-line Contamination control systems for Spinning Mills : - Following hi-tech
online monitoring systems available for detection & removal of contamination from
cotton & yarn : -
Cotton Contamination Sorters (CCS) : - On-line cotton contamination sorters
become necessary part for cotton spinning mills. CCS may loop into blow room line
just before carding feed. Cotton Contamination sorters analyze the cotton moving in
the illuminated zone by the fluorescent lights. The detected contamination is ejected
out by the nozzle driven by the Electro Valve using the compressed air. The
continuous running contamination collection fan sucks the ejected material and
thrown into the collection bag. User may set size and contrast of contamination in
system PC as per their end use requirement. An average ejection in range of 1500 -
2000 per hours is a reasonable setting for contamination removal.
Fig. -2 : Basic principles of Cotton Contamination Sorter.
6. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 6
Electronic Yarn Clearer – Latest new generation Electronic Yarn Clearers are also
equipped with foreign matter detection & removal facilities. Colour foreign matters
measures against the contrast between the yarn body and foreign matter. The signal
which is generated by the foreign matter is defined as the intensity of the foreign
matter. The intensity of foreign matter depends on change of the light reflection.
Electronic yarn clearers may be set according to length of foreign matter and
contrast intensity. Contrast intensity more than 20 % and defect length more than 2
cm. to be removed for a reasonable Quality yarn. Fig.3 shown foreign matters
removed by electronic yarn clearers.
Fig. 3 : Foreign matters removed from yarn through Electronic Yarn Clearer.
Manual Sorting : - It is most effective method for removing contamination in blow
room at the time of bale opening. Usually 1.5 – 2.0 bales /shift / worker to be
allotted for manual sorting where pre-opened bales feed into blow room line.
7. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 7
In direct bale feeding system at-least four no. of persons to be engaged at bales
lay down i.e. one each both side of bales lay down in forward move of belndomat /
uniflock and one each both side to backward move.
At-least one person round the clock to be engaged for contamination sorting
from CCS ejected material for each collection point.
Monitoring & measurement of Cotton Contamination : - Monitoring &
measurement of contamination in tangible form is very – very difficult as these are
seldom occurring & occur in different form & shape. Light weight & dark colour
contamination is very serious for yarn & fabric which multifold after ginning &
spinning operation, while heavy particles such as stone, metal pieces, heavy
substances may causes damage to spinning machineries or fire incidence.
Measurement of raw cotton contamination cannot be obtained by applying one
simple system. Therefore contaminations are being measured through by weight &
by number both methods. Following methods may be helpful for establishing trend
for cotton contamination : -
1. Manual checking of Per bale contamination : - Usually this method adopted
where cotton is feeding into blow room line through manual operation. In this
method cotton bales of different Lot’s, station or suppliers are being thoroughly
inspected manually for contamination and removed contamination are classified
by numbers and by weight per bales. This method is very appropriate for
grading the cotton bales contamination according to supplier / station & variety
wise. Mills equipped with automatic direct bale feeding system may adopt this
method for contamination grading as random sampling basis, prior to use any
new supplier lot.
2. Overall mixing contamination level : - This method used for monitoring the
overall trend of contamination in running mixing per shift or per day through by
weight method. Overall contamination removed throughout the shift collected
by labour engaged for contamination removal either it is from manual bale
opening system or it is from direct bale feeding system. Total removed
8. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 8
contamination weighted and divided into the no. of bales consumed and
calculated as Contamination / Bales in Gms.
3. Cotton Contamination sorters : - Avg. No of ejection per minutes/Hrs in a shift
or day by the “CCS” to be monitor on daily basis. If there is significant variation
observed in ejection level trend it should be diagnose properly and corrective
action to be taken accordingly. Similarly ejected contamination also to be
analyzed and monitored as by weight method w.r.t. blow room production (i.e.
Contamination in Gms for 1000 kg. cotton). Operating & Cleaning systems
suggested by CCS suppliers should follow strictly for consistent & better
performance of CCS.
4. Foreign Matter electronic yarn clearers : - Count wise foreign matter cuts per
100 / km. to be monitored regularly. This will provide trend for contamination
level in ring yarn. This is the final action point for contamination monitoring in
spinning division hence according to foreign matter cuts level user may set CCS
setting in blow room and EYC setting at autoconer.
5. FD / km. through Uster Evenness Tester -5 : - The Uster Tester -5 provides a
new sensor i.e. “FM sensor” that is able to measure foreign fibres in yarn in
order to extent the analysis possibilities in the laboratory. Besides the
measurement of coloured foreign fibres, the sensor can also differentiate
vegetable matter. The sensor FM provides the following results : -
a. Foreign Matter dark. FD : - Coloured foreign matter, the number of FD i.e.
foreign matter dark may be divided into 23 classes. The number FD/Km. in
the result table gives the overall number of foreign matters.
b. Vegetable matter : - Vegetable matters are residual of plants. In contrast to
artificial matter like plastic, vegetable matters has a higher mass increase and
can therefore be separated from the other foreign matter. As they consist of
cellulosic material, it is assumed that vegetable matter can be dissolved or
bleached in subsequent processes after spinning.
9. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 9
User may classify foreign matter classes as their own requirement and obtain
report accordingly. A sample test report given here with for ready reference
in chart-2 & chart-3: -
Chart – 2 : UT-5 Test Report for FD / Km.
Chart – 3 : FD & vegetable matter classification through UT5
10. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 10
5. Classimat Uster Quantam : - Classimat Uster Quantam also provide the
classification for foreign matter defects with 21 classes, this report also helps
user to set right adequate electronic yarn clearer setting and for monitoring of
foreign matter defects. User may also configure different classes according to
their own requirement.
6. Consolidation of all data : - After conducting all above measurement &
monitoring activities through different channels and at various stages, user
should prepare a consolidated report in which contamination level at different
stages may be compiled in a single page report, so overall performance of
different processes may obtained at a glance. A model report is shown in chart-4
for ready reference : -
Chart – 4 : Consolidated Report for Contamination level at different stages
Date : - DD / MM / YY Shift : -
Sr. No. Description Contamination level
A. Blow Room
1. Manual removed contamination by weight (in Gms)
2. Manual removed contamination by number ( Total Cont. in Numbers)
3. Hairs
4. Jute / Hessen
5. Dyed fabric / Fibres
6. Colored PP / HDPE / Synthetic material
7. White PP / HDPE / Synthetic material
11. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 11
8. Stone / Sand / Wood
9. Metal pieces
10. Dirty cotton / Waste
B. Cotton Contamination Sorters
1. Avg. No. of ejection / Hrs
2. Total Contamination ejected (in Gms)
C. Foreign Matter electronic yarn clearers
1. Count (Ne)
2. Total Foreign matter cuts / 100 km.
3. Total Foreign matter cuts / kg. of yarn
D. FD / km. through Uster Evenness Tester -5
1. FD / Km.
2. Vegetable matters / Km.
E. Classimat Uster Quantam
1. Objectionable FD defects (i.e. A4A3,B4,B3,C4,C3,C2, D4–D1, E4-E1, F)
2. Total FD – All classes / 100 Km.
Social Responsibility : - India is the second largest producer of cotton & yarn in
world. We should realize this fact that characteristics wise our cotton is far better but
we are spoiling it by adding contamination in different stages by knowingly or
unknowingly. Improvement of Indian cotton Quality with respect to contamination
level is the responsibility of all cotton grower, traders & processer. By taking
appropriate initiatives and contribution whatever possible at our end, we can get
desire respect & value for Indian cotton & yarn in textile world and may save lot of
money & manpower that involve for removing contamination in downstream
processes. This is also an important fact that many times contamination in cotton
causes wears - tears & fire incidence in spinning, which affect huge financial losses &
heavy detention in productivity. Hence by taking proper care & awareness among all
stakeholders related with cotton trade we can contribute a lot for our country and
society.
Conclusion : - Characteristic wise Indian cotton is among best available cotton in
world, most suitable for medium count range, however the contamination level
present in it downgraded the overall rating. Now this is the time to take serious
affords to resolve this burning problem before it hit our competitive targets. The
concept behind “Contamination Control cotton” & “Contamination Controlled
12. Contamination Controlled Cotton Yarn 2012
Produced By Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma
Published in Spinning Textiles Magazine, Vol.6, Issue .6, Nov. – Dec. 2012 Edition.
And in “The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 123, August 2013 Edition Page 12
yarn” is to provide globally competitive Indian cotton & yarn w.r.t. lower
contamination level by improving whole supply chain from origin to finished yarn.
Various monitoring & measurement systems in different stages of cotton processing,
applying with various Quality monitoring tools explain here for better control over.
Ultimately it is our social responsibility too for improving Quality of Indian cotton &
yarn for competitive global market, increase in productivity of spinning and
downstream is the byproduct of this complete process.
References : -
www.itmf.org
Vetal Scan – Instruction Manual.
Uster Tester 5 – Application Handbook.
Produced by : Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Manager – QAD,
Mobile No. : – 09552596742, 09921417107
E_mail : - sunil_ku67@yahoo.com
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Kamalnagar, Untawad – Hol, Shahada,
Tal. : - Shahada, Dist. : - Nandurbar (MS)
Pin : - 425409