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What is a Micronaire in Cotton, and Why Does it Matter?
One of the more technical terms that come into play with cotton is the word “micronaire.” While many farmers and…
Know Your Fibers: The Difference Between Cotton and Polyester
In the latest installment of our Know Your Fibers series, we’re taking a look at two of the dominant fibers…
Comparing Purified Cotton Compared to Unpurified (Mechanically Cleaned) Cotton
When comparing purified cotton to unpurified cotton, the obvious difference is in one simple “un.” However, just saying that a…
Know Your Fibers: Wovens vs. Nonwovens and Knit Fabrics
The goal of our Know Your Fibers series is to provide info about different types of fibers for our readers.…
Non-Purified and Purified Genetically Modified Cotton (GMO)
Today we'll talk about GMOs, which has obviously been a hot topic over the past few years. Obviously, we'll focus…
Cotton Fiber Glossary
From the field to its arrival at Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, cotton goes through many steps before it arrives at our…
Know Your Fibers: Regenerated Cotton
The goal of our Know Your Fibers series is to provide info about different types of fibers for our readers. This quarter,…
Understanding the USP’s Role in Cotton Fiber Purification
Barnhardt Purified Cotton = USP Purified Cotton. At Barnhardt, we go to great lengths to ensure we provide purified cotton fiber…
Why Cotton Fiber Strength Matters for Your Product
Cotton fiber strength is obviously important when it comes to choosing cotton for your next product. First, you have to…
