In this project, a novel treatment was investigated to improve whiteness, brightness, softness and dye uptake of cotton yarn and fabric.

The colour of cotton fibre is affected by plant genetics, environmental factors, harvest and processing conditions.

If Australia is to maintain its reputation as a consistent supplier of high quality cotton it will need to ensure that the entire cotton pipeline from growing to ginning conforms to industry Best Management Practices

Assessment of cotton fiber quality has undergone a significant change during the past several years.

In my paper on the fundamentals of Classing I would like to outline both the traditional style classing and the modern high volume instrument classing.