Publications

Starfish / Cotton Knitted Fabrics

Dimensional properties of cotton fleece fabrics. Effect of Open-end rotor yarn quality on dimensions and shrinkage of cotton interlock fabrics. Influence of the spinner on the shrinkage of cotton circular knits. Low shrinkage by design. Role of shrinkage and extensibility in the comfort and fit of knitted cotton garments. Shrinkage: If you can predict it then you can control it. Shrinkage: You don’t need to measure it to be able to control it. Garment Performance: Extensibility, Spirality, Comfort & Fit

The IIC-Shirley Fineness & Maturity Tester

Development of the IIC-Shirley Fineness & Maturity Tester Some Results From The IIC-Shirley Fineness & maturity Tester The FMT Variable Weight Project A Quick Maturity Test Using the IIC-Shirley FMT

Other Topics

Relative short fibre content. The meaning of Micronaire. Cotton Production & Supply in The Future in Relation to World Population and Demand for Food The Meaning & Assessment of Cotton Fibre Fineness The Origin and Assessment of Cotton Fibre Maturity Why Do We Need Stronger Cotton Fibres? Cotton Fibre Testing Training Course Moisture Content Correction (for samples weighed in non-standard conditions)