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Characterization of Low Twist Yarn: Part-I Effect of Blend Ratio (Polyester/Cotton)

Keywords: Ring Spinning, Low Twist Yarn, Cotton, Polyester, Strength and Hairiness.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 31 ,  Issue 4

Mazhar  Hussain  Peerzada , Anwaruddin   Tanwari , Sadaf  Aftab  Abbasi ,

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