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Characterization of Low Twist Yarn: Effect of Twist on Physical and Mechanical Properties

Keywords: Ring Spinning, Low Twist Yarn, Yarn Strength and Unevenness.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 31 ,  Issue 3

Sadaf  Aftab Abbasi , Mazhar  Hussain  Peerzada , Rafique  Ahmed  Jhatial ,

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