As part of a study of milkweed fibers, various blends of cotton and milkweed were created and the physical fiber and yam properties analyzed. The study included a unique investigation of transverse properties of wall thickness and linear density. Spin ning trials of blends with very high percentages of milkweed fibers revealed new data on specific problems with milkweed because of its smoothness and brittleness. These particular problems also prevented the manufacture of a pure milkweed yarn.
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