In spite of the widely reported similarity of properly constructed STT yarns and two-ply ring spun yarns in terms of physical properties and weaving performance, a mill with a large Repco installation approached SAWTRI because of problems they were experiencing with the weaving performance of certain all-wool STT yarns.
Reference:
Hunter, L., Gee, E. & Smuts, S. 1981. A comparison of some commercial self-twist (STT) and ring-spun wool yarn properties. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13120 .
Hunter, L., Gee, E., & Smuts, S. (1981). A comparison of some commercial self-twist (STT) and ring-spun wool yarn properties Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13120
Hunter, L, E Gee, and S Smuts A comparison of some commercial self-twist (STT) and ring-spun wool yarn properties. 1981. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13120
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