A STUDY ON THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF KORAI AND COTTON BLENDED YARN

Blended yarns play a vital role in the textile industry by combining the advantageous properties of different fibres. This study evaluates the physical properties of a korai (Cyperus pangorei) and cotton blended yarn produced under controlled conditions. The yarn was tested for parameters such as count, tensile strength, elongation, and twist using standard testing methods. The results showed that the yarn possessed good uniformity with a count of 5.4 Ne and a low coefficient of variation of 0.93%. The tensile strength was found to be 352.4 gf, indicating moderate strength suitable for textile applications. The elongation value of 10.44% reflects moderate flexibility, while the twist level of 28.78 TPI ensured good yarn cohesion. However, higher variation in elongation suggests some inconsistency in fibre blending. Overall, the study confirms that the korai–cotton blended yarn is suitable for medium-duty textile applications such as curtains and upholstery.