The Effect of the Sliver Fiber Configuration on the Cotton Inter-fiber Frictional Forces

Fiber surface properties have a significant effect on yarn spinning. The frictional behavior of fibers greatly influences their processing, their performance and the performance of the final product. In order to investigate the effect of fiber surface properties and inter-fiber friction during spinning process, card slivers are taken and subjected to three drawing passages. Card and drawing frame slivers are then tested by the Static Friction Tester (SFT), which has been developed earlier. Fiber fineness, maturity and fiber length are measured by using different testing instruments. Hook content is calculated by utilizing fiber length data. The statistical analysis of results shows the same trend for the different cotton fibers tested.