All fiber quality measurements are important to the yarn spinner. With a knowledge of all fiber properties a spinner can work to optimize technical and economic efficiencies. However, all fiber quality information is not available to the spinner. One of the most important properties missing is short fiber content. Numerous studies have shown the importance of fiber length, especially short fiber, on processibility and quality. Short fiber content can be influenced by vigorous mechanical processing, especially at the gin. Therefore, textile firms have begun to look at gin location as a means for controlling short fiber content in cottons purchased.