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

The most common definition of short fibre content (SFC) is the proportion by weight of fibre shorter than one half inch (12.7 mm).

In order to maintain its premium in the world cotton market it will be important for Australia

to extend its position as a preferred supplier of high quality fibre. Australian cotton is