Abstract
According to a recent survey by ITMF, Indian cottons are amongst the most contaminated cottons in the world due to the lack of availability of systematic instruments to judge the level of contamination. Contaminations present in the fabric not only deteriorate the quality and appearance of fabric, but also affect the profits of the organization. Here, we have tried to highlight the sources and remedial measures for contamination, practiced in the cotton cultivation to yarn manufacturing industry.
Introduction
As prevention is better than cure, it is always more desirable not to generate contamination at all than to have to clean it at different stages of processing. To achieve this, all concerned industries have to work together. According to a recent survey by ITMF, Indian cottons are amongst the most contaminated cottons in the world so; producing yarns of world-class quality from Indian cottons is a greater challenge. This challenge can be met with the selection of suitable cottons, appropriate work practices, and proper use of modern machines and technologies. Contamination represents a significant threat and element of cost to spinning mills and this led them to implement a range of costly methods to remove the contamination. On analysis, it was found that amongst all the areas of textile sectors, "Fiber cultivation to Yarn spinning stage" remains a major source of contamination.
According to a recent survey by ITMF, Indian cottons are amongst the most contaminated cottons in the world due to the lack of availability of systematic instruments to judge the level of contamination. Contaminations present in the fabric not only deteriorate the quality and appearance of fabric, but also affect the profits of the organization. Here, we have tried to highlight the sources and remedial measures for contamination, practiced in the cotton cultivation to yarn manufacturing industry.
Introduction
As prevention is better than cure, it is always more desirable not to generate contamination at all than to have to clean it at different stages of processing. To achieve this, all concerned industries have to work together. According to a recent survey by ITMF, Indian cottons are amongst the most contaminated cottons in the world so; producing yarns of world-class quality from Indian cottons is a greater challenge. This challenge can be met with the selection of suitable cottons, appropriate work practices, and proper use of modern machines and technologies. Contamination represents a significant threat and element of cost to spinning mills and this led them to implement a range of costly methods to remove the contamination. On analysis, it was found that amongst all the areas of textile sectors, "Fiber cultivation to Yarn spinning stage" remains a major source of contamination.
This article was originally published in the textile Review magazine, March, 2013 issue, published by Saket Projects Limited, Ahmedabad.
About the Authors:
Ms. Madhuri V. Kakde and Prof. H.R. Shah are associated with the D.K.T.E. Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji.
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