Earlier research on the development of durable polymeric sizing agents for room temperature application to cotton yarns has been expanded to full warp slashing and weaving evaluation. Weaving of yarns treated with high concentra tions of a low-temperature-cure polyacrylate, with a glass transition temperature of 0°C, were unsuccessful. Trials using a similar polyacrylate with Tg, 33°C and/or a polyurethane with film forming temperature of 28°C have been much more en couraging. Film properties of various formulations have been described and treated yams have been evaluated for breaking strength, elongation, and abrasion resistance.
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