Electron spectroscopy for chemical analyses (ESCA) was used to determine the percentage composition of cotton/polyester blend fabrics. The ratio of the C1s/O1s signal strengths was directly related to the composition of the blend. Additionally C1a and O1a peak shapes and full widths at half height varied as the amount of cotton in the blend changed.
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