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Effect of Lowering Twist Levels on Quality Parameters of Rotor Spun Cotton Yarn

Keywords: Low Twist Multiples, 100% Cotton, Rotor Spun Yarn, Strength, Elongation, CVm, Total Imperfection Index.

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 35 ,  Issue 3

FAROOQ  AHMED , GHULAM  YASIN  SHAIKH , ASHFAQUE AHMED PATHAN   ,

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