Presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Innovative Approaches in Scientific Studies (ISAS2018-Winter), Samsun, Turkey, Nov 30, 2018

SETSCI Conference Proceedings, 2018, 3, Page (s): 984-985 , https://doi.org/

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In this study, fiber fineness (µm), fiber strength (cN) and elongation (%) values of white and pigmented wool samples
taken from female Merino sheeps between the ages of 0-2 years were compared. The results showed that both the fiber strength
(cN) and elongation (%) values were increased in the presence of melanin pigment which is responsible for the fiber color and
forming the cortex layer of the fibers causing higher micron values of fiber fineness. However, the difference between the
diameters of pigmented and white fibers were statistically insignificant. On the other hand, pigmentation had a statistically
significant effect on the strength and elongation properties of the black and white fibers. On the other hand, age parameter was
not found to be statistically significant. In general, it can be said that wools from elder sheep are coarser and stronger, but they
have lower elongation value.  

Keywords - Merino sheep, wool, pigmentation, fineness, strength

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