Table 2. Fiber characteristics of Calotropis procera as compared to cotton fiber.

 Species

Micronaire
(Mic)

Fiber Length
(mm)

Fiber Strength
(g/tex)

Uniformity Index
(%)

C. procera

2.09

42.0

29.5

81.6

G. hirsutum

4.5-4.9

28-32

28-32

80-85

G. barbadence

4.2-4.5

32-35

29-31

80-85