Flat strip is a by-product of yarn spinning process and is produced in the first carding machine. It is high in trash as compared to comber noil. It is also longer than comber noil.
It is used in open end spinning for blending with good quality cotton in 10s – 20s count. It can also be used as a substitute for cotton.
FLAT STRIPS GRADE A | FLAT STRIPS GRADE B | |
Length | 25-26 mm | 24mm + |
Trace | 8% | 12% |
Color | Natural | Natural |
Mic | 3.5 | 3.2 |