ABSTRACT
This study analyzed the prices paid by textile mill manufacturers for cotton quality attributes across production regions for the period 1992-1995. Results suggest that textile manufacturers paid different fiber attribute premiums/ discounts across production regions. All fiber premiums and discounts were significantly different between the West and South Central region. Staple premiums/discounts were different between the West and South. Micronaire discounts differed across all three regions. Textile manufacturers paid strength premiums only for Western cotton.
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