The twist effect on uniformity and nep count of cotton yarnsThe fibers of three cotton varieties (IAC 16, IAC 13-1 and IAC 17) were processed on conventional equipment into 20/1, 30/1 and 40/1 yarn counts, using a range of twist multipliers of 3.4, 3.6, 3.8, 4.0, 4.2, 4.5 and 4.7, to study the twist effect on uniformity and nep count of cotton yarns. The yarn regularity was obtained through the results provided by an integrator and the quantity of neps by an imperfection counter, both of the Uster Evenness Tester line. The results showed a direct response on the number of twists, as compared to neps using Ne20, Ne30 and Ne40 yarn counts, depending on the cotton variety. The yarn regularity was not affected. Increasing the yarn counts, increased the irregularity and the quantity of neps, mainly in the variety showing higher tendency to these abnormalities.
cotton yarns; twist counts; regularity; neps