A Study of the Relationship Between Dye Absorption and Cotton Fiber Properties at Equilibrium

Abstract

The relation between cotton fiber properties and dye absorption at equilibrium has been studied for nine cotton samples representing a large range of fiber properties. The absorption was studied both for mercerized and unmercerized cotton samples. A relationship was found to exist between dye absorption at equilibrium and the Micronaire and maturity of American Upland type cotton. A linear relationship was found to exist between maturity and dye absorption at equilibrium.

The barium hydroxide absorption also was determined ; similar results were obtained.

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