This guide aims to provide an overview on cotton classification and covers details on factors that can impact fibre quality, how fibre quality properties are measured and what the requirements are in terms of laboratory layout and practices. It also provides a brief overview of classing in Australia.
This guide was developed by CottonInfo Fibre Quality Technical Lead, René van der Sluijs, Principal Consultant at Textile Technical Services. René brings more than 40 years of experience across the cotton supply chain, from field to fabric, with extensive expertise in fibre quality and yarn manufacturing.
CottonInfo thanks external reviewers Chris Delhom, Greg Parle, Patrick McDonnell, Arthur Spellson and Felicity Muller for their insight and recommendations in refining this guide.
You can download the guide below, or access via online flipbook here.