A research institution in the United States constructed a dataset of fiber properties and ring-spun yarn properties based on a cotton breeding project since 2013 and conducted a study on the correlation between fiber and yarn properties. The research indicates that cotton fiber length, bundle fiber strength, fiber fineness, and yarn strength are highly correlated. This article aims to review the relevant research.

Short Fiber Content (SFC) and Short Fiber Index (SFI) are critical indicators for characterizing short fiber content in cotton. This study systematically analyzed the correlation between SFI and SFC through experiments on 27 cotton samples. The results show that SFI and SFC exhibit significant numerical differences (p < 0.01), but they demonstrate a strong positive correlation (r=0.803~0.843). A regression model for SFI (16.5 mm) to SFC (16.5 mm) was established (R²=0.822). This research provides data-driven support for optimizing the cotton quality evaluation system and lays the foundation for further exploration of the possibility of incorporating SFI into China's cotton quality evaluation system.

The stickiness problem of cotton has long been a difficult issue in the textile industry. It is mainly caused by the melting of sugar substances (such as raffinose and trehalose) in insect honeydew (such as the secretions of cotton aphids and whiteflies) during processing when heated. This paper systematically reviews the adaptive performance of sticky cotton in each link of textile processing, as well as the current mainstream physical, chemical and biological pretreatment mitigation strategies, with a focus on analyzing the mechanism and effect of biological methods in degrading sticky sugar. The article also combines the latest research results to put forward prospects for future green, efficient and intelligent viscosity relief technologies.

School uniforms serve as a symbolic element of campus culture, where quality assurance is crucial for safeguarding student health and shaping a positive campus image. Facing the impact brought by marketization, establishing a comprehensive quality oversight mechanism is essential. This approach not only ensures orderly industry development but also promotes the growth of the school uniform sector through standardization, thereby genuinely protecting minors' rights and interests. This paper aims to analyze relevant national policies and standards, regional procurement mechanisms, and quality supervision practices to comprehensively identify and investigate key challenges in China's school uniform quality oversight process. Through holistic consideration of these critical issues, corresponding improvement solutions are proposed, hoping to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for establishing a more robust school uniform quality supervision system.

As a class of nonionic surfactants, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates(APEO) has been widely used in degreasing, washing, dyeing finishing and other key processes in the textile industry for a long time due to their excellent emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing and penetrating properties. However, their metabolite AP has environmental hormone effects, biological toxicity and endocrine disruption, which pose a potential threat to the ecological environment and human health, and has become one of the focuses of textile ecological security control at home and abroad. Due to the special structure of wool and cashmere textiles, the problem of APEO residue has attracted much attention. In this paper the main sources of APEO in wool and cashmere textiles were analyzed, and the current limit standard system and limit of APEO at home and abroad were sorted out, combined with the test data in actual products, three suggestions for supervision and use were put forward, which provided theoretical support and technical reference for wool and cashmere textile manufacturers to control APEO residues and meet the requirements of international and domestic regulation and standards.

This paper analyzes four main methods for testing the waterproof performance of textiles, including the water repellency test (GB/T 4745—2012), the hydrostatic pressure test (GB/T 4744—2013), the horizontal spray rain test (GB/T 23321—2009), and the Bundesmann rain test (GB/T 14577—1993). By comparing the testing principles, evaluation indicators, test results, and applicable conditions of each method, it focuses on exploring the evaluation characteristics of different testing methods in terms of surface water repellency, anti—permeability performance, and dynamic waterproofness. The research shows that the water repellency test is suitable for the rapid detection of daily water—repellent products, the hydrostatic pressure test is more appropriate for evaluating products with high waterproof pressure requirements, and the two rain tests can effectively simulate the waterproof performance under actual harsh weather conditions. The research results provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for textile manufacturers to select appropriate waterproof performance evaluation methods according to product applications.

This paper focuses on the update of the naming of protein-containing polyvinyl alcohol fibers (protein-modified polyvinyl alcohol fibers) in the current standards GB/T 4146.1—2020 and GB/T 29862—2013, and comparatively studies the applicability of the two quantitative detection methods, GB/T 2910.101—2009 and FZ/T 01132—2016. Through parallel detection experiments and sodium hypochlorite dissolution method verification, it is confirmed that the results of protein-containing polyvinyl alcohol content determined by the two methods are consistent. However, GB/T 2910.101—2009 has a qualitative risk due to naming system conflicts (soy protein composite fiber). The research shows that the FZ/T 01132—2016 method has significant advantages in naming accuracy, risk avoidance, and standard uniformity, and is recommended as the preferred method for quantitative analysis of this type of fiber.

To enhance the technical capabilities of textile testing laboratories, identify discrepancies in inter-laboratory test results for color fastness to light, and improve the accuracy and comparability of laboratory testing outcomes, a capability verification program titled "Determination of Color Fastness to Light of Textiles" was organized and implemented. Statistical analysis of laboratory test results was conducted, with the mode of participant laboratory results serving as the assigned value. The deviation D-value was used to evaluate laboratory performance. The results indicated a satisfaction rate of 100%, demonstrating high overall proficiency in color fastness to light testing among participating laboratories. However, some laboratories exhibited non-standardized practices in sample preparation, control of exposure conditions, and rating procedures. It is recommended that relevant laboratories strengthen standardized operational training, and engage in inter-laboratory comparisons to further enhance testing quality.

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has become a research hotspot in the textile industry in recent years due to its advantages of being non-destructive, rapid, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and intelligent. With the release of the industry standard FZ/T 01144—2018 and the successful development of supporting equipment, this method has been applied in textile testing laboratories. However, comparative analysis between NIR spectroscopy and chemical analysis data reveals that while the method performs well in testing two-component denim fabrics (e.g., spandex/cotton and cotton/polyester), it has certain limitations in three-component testing, requiring further research and improvement to enhance accuracy and applicability. Additionally, this method is unsuitable for denim fabrics containing cotton and regenerated cellulose fibers. Due to its poor adaptability to black denim, any abnormal data alerts—whether for two- or three-component fabrics—necessitate retesting using traditional methods to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Hongbin Silk Paintings have high requirements for color durability during preservation and display. Enterprises have repeatedly put forward requests, hoping to obtain light fastness test results and evaluations through testing by the author’s institution, so as to help them screen raw materials and explore markets. However, it is not convenient to directly conduct light fastness testing on finished Hongbin Silk Paintings. Therefore, the author adjusted the approach and tested their raw fiber materials (dyed cotton slivers). The author carried out light fastness tests on 5 commonly used fiber materials of Hongbin Silk Paintings selected by the enterprise, in accordance with Method 3 of GB/T 8427—2019 "Textiles—Tests for colour fastness-Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc", using a YG(B)611-III sunlight and climate testing machine. The results showed that under specific test conditions, the light fastness of all 5 fiber materials reached grade 4~5 with no significant color change, confirming that these 5 commonly used fiber materials for Hongbin Silk Paintings have good light fastness. This provides a scientific basis for the market promotion and long-term preservation of their products, while also pointing out the direction for further research on the duration of their color's long-term preservation.

This paper tests and analyzes 28 types of melt-blown polypropylene/wood pulp fiber composite nonwovens with different component ratios and basis weights. It focuses on key performance indicators, including liquid absorption capacity, breaking strength, breaking elongation, and linting performance. The study explores how fiber ratio and basis weight affect material properties. The experimental results showed that basis weight was positively correlated with liquid absorption capacity, breaking strength, and breaking elongation. As basis weight increased, both the liquid absorption and mechanical properties of the material improved significantly. A higher content of wood pulp fiber enhanced the material’s hydrophilicity and liquid absorption capacity, while a higher proportion of polypropylene was more beneficial for improving breaking strength. No obvious regular correlation was found between linting performance and basis weight or fiber component ratio. This may be due to the combined influence of multiple factors, such as melt-blown process parameters and fiber entanglement degree.

At present, the quantitative analysis methods for the mixture of polyethy lene/polypropylene composite fibers and spandex include the sulfuric acid method, the dimethylformamide method, and the manual separation method. The test steps of the three test methods are introduced in this paper, and the mass loss of the polyethylene/polypropylene composite fibers after treatment by the three methods, as well as the proportion of the mixture of polyethylene/polypropylene composite fibers and spandex, are compared. The results show that the sulfuric acid method is more convenient in operation than the dimethylformamide method, and has smaller toxic and side effects of the drug, thus having obvious advantages. Although the manual separation method has smaller toxic and side effects, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

In the testing of pH value in textiles, it has been found that the use of containers with different degrees of airtightness can lead to varying degrees of differences in the measurement results of the pH value in textiles, which may affect the accuracy of the test results. In order to ensure the rigor of the test, this paper tested 17 samples with different pH value, using four types of containers with different degrees of airtightness, in accordance with GB/T 7573—2009, so as to study the influence of the airtightness of extraction containers on the pH test results of textiles. The results showed that for acidic to neutral textiles, the airtightness of containers had little or no effect on the pH test results, while for alkaline textiles, it had varying degrees of influence. Since the acidity or alkalinity of textiles cannot be predicted before the pH test, extraction containers with good airtightness should be selected to ensure the accuracy of the test.

This paper deeply explores the feasibility and paths for smartphones to replace industrial cameras in achieving lightweight upgrades of quality inspection photography systems. Traditional quality inspection photography systems mostly use industrial cameras as core equipment, which meet the basic needs of quality inspection work with high-precision imaging and stable performance. The main processes include barcode collection, sample placement, shooting control, and image uploading. By comparing the differences between smartphones and industrial cameras in dimensions such as performance, cost, and operation, and combining with the actual needs of quality inspection work, this paper analyzes the role of smartphones in promoting the lightweight upgrade of quality inspection photography systems during the replacement of industrial cameras. Through paths such as reasonable equipment selection, software system construction, personnel training, and system testing and optimization, the transformation of quality inspection photography systems can be promoted, efficiency and quality can be improved, operational costs can be reduced, and the intelligent development of the quality inspection industry can be facilitated.

The article compares GB/T 17592—2024 "Determination of Prohibited Azo Dyes" and GB/ 17592—2011 "Determination of Prohibited Azo Dyes" in terms of reagents and materials, instruments and equipment, steps, analyzes the differences between the new and old versions, and provides references for testing and inspection personnel.

This article mainly analyzes and compares GB/T 21295—2024 "Technical Requirements for Physical and Chemical Properties of Clothing" and GB/T 21295—2014 "Technical Requirements for Physical and Chemical Properties of Clothing" from various aspects such as basic performance requirements, functional requirements, and safety technical requirements, providing assistance for relevant enterprises and inspection and testing institutions to interpret the standards.

The FZ/T 62026 series of standards plays a crucial role in the standardization and development of the hand-woven coarse fabric bedding industry. The FZ/T 62026—2024 standard, released in 2024, has replaced the FZ/T 62026—2015 "Hand-woven Coarse Fabric Bed Sheets" and FZ/T 62029—2015 "Hand-woven Coarse Fabric Bedspreads", making updates and improvements in multiple aspects. This article elaborat on the changes in the standards and their impact on the industry, providing references for enterprise production, product quality control, and industry development.

This article compares and analyzes the GB/T 22849—2014 "Knitted T-shirts" and GB/T 22849—2024 "Knitted T-shirts",exploring optimization directions of the new standard through dimensions including scope of application, terms and definitions, technical requirements, testing methods, inspection rules, as well as labeling and packaging. Through data comparison, this paper demonstrates the positive implications of the new standard in improving product quality, standardizing market regulations, and promoting green transformation.

This article compares and analyzes the 2024 edition (GB/T 31900—2024 "Woven Children's Clothing" and the 2015 edition (GB/T 31900—2015 "Woven Children's Clothing") of the national standard in terms of scope, normative references, terminology, requirements, test methods, and inspection rules. It elaborates on the modified and newly added technical indicators between the two versions, providing technical guidance and references for relevant manufacturers, testing and inspection institutions, and consumers.

Based on the panel data of textile enterprises listed on the market from 2014 to 2023, the artificial intelligence and supply chain resilience of textile enterprises are measured. This paper also constructs a two-way fixed effect model to analyze the effect of artificial intelligence on textile enterprises' supply chain resilience. The results show that the development of artificial intelligence has a significant positive effect on the supply chain resilience of textile enterprises, and digital innovation and total factor productivity play an intermediary role. And there is heterogeneity between different regions and enterprises with different property rights. This conclusion is still valid after the test of stability and endogenesis. Therefore, it is proposed to strengthen the R & D and application of artificial intelligence technology; to promote the development of artificial intelligence according to enterprises' policies and local conditions; to deepen digital innovation and enhance total factor productivity to ensure the supply chain safety of textile enterprises.

In this paper, the research progress and application of anti-mosquito fabric based on microcapsule sustained release technology were summarized. The importance of anti-mosquito, the mechanism of anti-mosquito, the characteristics of anti-mosquito finishing agent and various anti-mosquito fabrics were introduced. The latest research progress of anti-mosquito fabric finishing was emphatically emphasized, and the research direction and development trend of anti-mosquito fabric in the future were prospected.

Against the backdrop of escalating risks in the global industrial chain, the textile industry urgently needs to leverage the digital economy to enhance resilience and break through development bottlenecks. This paper employs panel data from 69 listed textile companies in China from 2010 to 2023 to empirically examine the impact of digital economic development on the resilience of the textile industry chain and its underlying mechanisms. The findings reveal that the development of the digital economy can significantly enhance the resilience of the textile industry chain, exerting its influence through promoting green technological innovation at the macro level and reducing corporate management costs at the micro level. Additionally, the resilience-enhancing effects of the digital economy are more pronounced for enterprises in eastern regions and non-state-owned enterprises, while their impact on enterprises in central and western regions and state-owned enterprises is relatively limited. Robustness tests and endogeneity tests further validate the reliability of the research conclusions. Within the framework of "Digital China", this study provides a solid theoretical basis and empirical evidence for accelerating the enhancement of industrial chain resilience and fostering new momentum for high-quality development.