This pilot study involved the processing of five bales of cotton, representing

three varieties i.e. Sicala 3508, Sicala 60BR and Sicot 289BR, into ringspun

carded and combed yarns to determine their textile processing performance.

The results indicate that the yarns and fabrics produced from Sicala 350B

were better then those produced from Sicala 60BR and superior to those

produced from Sicot 289BR. The study did highlight that agronomic and

ginning variables should be controlled as they have a large impact on each

variety's fibre properties and processing performance.