Abstract
One of the most recent systems of yarn production is the Bototex Integrated Composite Spinning (ICS) process. The process is capable of producing spun-like yarn from a composite of two or three components. In the case of three-component yams, a filamerat feeder yarn is passed through the polymer extrusion spinnerette to pick up the molten polymer resin. Staple fibers are then deposited onto the surface of the yarn and the assembly is consolidated by twisting. Production by this system ranges between 1000 and 2000 ft/min (305-610 m/min). The yarn count ranges from 30-300 tex (20's-2's cotton count).
This paper presents a discussion of the capabilities of this system. A light-microscopical study of some yarn cross sections and some scanning electron micrographs of yarns and a double-knit fabric are presented. Some of the physical properties of yarn samples were investigated and the results are presented.
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