ABSTRACT

The Image analysis of the cross section of cotton fibers constitutes an excellent reference method for maturity and fineness measurements. However, this technique is too slow to be of practical use in commercial operations. Therefore, in collaboration with Cotton Incorporated, it was decided to create asset of cotton standards. Such standards should have a low level of variability and be prepared in quantities large enough to be used during at least a decade. The primary goal is to have cottons of known values to calibrate high-speed instruments (e.g., dual compression testers, AFIS, etc.).