Abstract
Investigations of several extra-long staple cottons having different physical character istics showed that these properties have little effect on the production of satisfactory crepeing. Of the agents studied for their ability to produce aqueous swelling in cotton, monochloracetic acid at a low degree of substitution proved to be the most effective. However, an unexpected result was that in cotton the degree of swelling of fibers and yarns seems to bear little relationship to the development of crepe effects. Several methods of producing textured cotton yarns and of weaving and finishing crepe fabrics were evaluated. Although attractive 100% cotton crepe fabries were successfully pro duced, additional work to reduce costs is necessary to make them commercially competitive with rayon crepe.'
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