This paper investigates the properties of mesta/cotton blend yarn, produced in the short staple spinning system. While some properties such as strength and elongation show improvement, the other properties could be improved by optimizing the process conditions through repeated trials....

The estimated polyester fibre production, in 2007, was 34 million tons (approx)-39.7% of the whole textile fibre production-while, cotton production was 28 million tons (approx) and other cellulosic fibres, 2.8 million tons (approx). On a positive note, polyester fibres are estimated to grow by 5% annually, even as other textile fibres stagnate or decrease....

The use of alpaca fibre for items such as clothing and blankets originated in South America, where the fantastic wool bearing animals were bred from the wild Vicuna over thousands of years. Today, alpaca are bred in a number of countries throughout the world by both hobbyists and farmers, who are attracted by the beguiling nature and pasture friendly behaviour of the animals....

On the global scenario, the fuel and the commodities prices have now stabilized after having taken a serious hit due to drastic cut in consumer spending and demand contraction, esp. in the recession impacted USA and Europe. Due to a comeback in the global energy demand, the world oil prices may remain stable at $70-75 level during the Q4/2009....

Elastic is a small narrow loop of rubber or similar material used for tightening, gripping, and holding of things with ease purposes. It has the quality of being stretched and then returning back to its original shape. Elastic has different names like rubber bands, gum bands, binder, and lacquer band....

Compact Spinning & Conventional Spinning After advent of compact spinning, yarn quality parameter has changed, especially in respect of hairiness, strength and in some respect Imperfection. Here is a research work in respect of modified spacer and cradle in further improvement of yarn quality of compact yarn & conventional yarn....