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Advantages of Mercerized Cotton

5/13/2003


name         Crystal T.
status       student
age          20s

Question -   What are the advantages of using mercerized cotton?
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Mercerized cotton has a higher luster, greater strength, holds more dye, and does not shrink as 
much when washed as unmercerized cotton.

Richard E. Barrans Jr., Ph.D.
PG Research Foundation, Darien, Illinois
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