Fiber | Naturality | Biodegradability | Hypoallergenicity | Suitable for sensitive skin | Fabric is stronger when whet | Fabric is more elastic when wet | Fiber is recognized and preferred by consumers | High absorption properties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cotton | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Polyester | No | No | Possible | No | No | No | No | Cotton > polyester |
Polypropylene | No | No | Possible | No | No | No | No | Cotton > polypropylene |
Viscose | No | Yes | Possible | Possible | No | No | No | Cotton > viscose |
Parameter | UM | Actual values |
---|---|---|
Сomposition | 100% bleached comber noil | |
UHML (Upper Half Mean Length) | mm | 18-21 |
Micronaire | mic | ˃ 3,0 |
Moisture | % | ˂ 8 |
Absorption capacity | g/g | ˃ 20,0 |
Sinking time, sec/ 5 g, not more | sec/ 5, not more | sec ˂ 10,0 |
Reaction of aqueous extract | pH | 4,5 - 8,0 |
Mass fraction of fat and waxy substances | % | ˂ 0,5 |
Foam formation | mm | ˂ 2 |
Mass fraction of water-soluble salts | % | ˂ 0,5 |
Whiteness | % | ˃72 |
Foreign smell, points | Not allowed | Not allowed/odorless |