Conclusion
Chapter 2 - Cotton value addition -
Extraneous contamination in cotton
Cotton is under constant threat from artificial fibres, and presence of
contamination is one of its main weaknesses. If this not controlled at
the origin, it will have a serious impact on the whole cotton industry
in the long run. Spinners might prefer to spin artificial fibre yarns
and blends, rather than investing in expensive electronic equipment and
still running a high risk in spinning cotton and its blends. It is high
time for cotton growers, ginners and supporting organizations to get
together and act on this issue, especially to minimize fibrous
contaminants such as polypropylene, coloured threads, coloured cloth
pieces and hair.