IMPROVED COTTOX AIRPLAXE FABRIC. 
35 
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100 lbs. 
Fig. 15. — Elasticity curves showing the effect of yarn mercerizing and piece 
mercerizing with and without 0.5 per cent of starch. Plain-weave cloth 
made of yarn spun from American Egyptian cotton of grade No. 1 (fancy), 
If inches in length of staple. 
Twist per inch of single yarn, 33.8. 
Twist per inch of ply yarn, 18.5. 
Construction of cloth, 68 ends by 68 picks. 
Strength of caustic, 64 degrees Twaddle. 
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