Compact spun yarns have some superior characteristics comparison with ring spun yarns. One of the superior characteristics is high level strength and elongation which are most important characteristics of yarns. Finishing processes are applied to some yarns like sewing yarns. The yarn strength characteristics are affected by finishing processes positively or negatively. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of some finishing process on strength characteristics of compact and ring-spun yarns. For this aim Ne 30/1 compact and ring spun yarns were produced with same cotton blend. The strength and elongation of yarns were measured. After that singeing, scouring and mercerization were applied to yarns respectively. The strength and elongation of yarns were measured after each finishing process. According to results, the higher strength and elongation of compact yarns compared to ring spun yarns were continued after finishing process.
