Neps in cotton fibers are typically measured using specialized instruments that can accurately detect and quantify fiber imperfections.
Step 1: HVI (High Volume Instrument).
HVI is primarily used for measuring the quality parameters of cotton like fiber length, strength, and maturity but is not specifically designed to measure neps.
Step 2: Evenness Tester.
The Evenness tester measures the evenness of the yarn but does not directly measure the number of neps in the fiber tuft.
Step 3: Fibrograph.
The Fibrograph is used for measuring fiber length distribution and fiber strength, not specifically for neps.
Step 4: AFIS (Advanced Fibre Information System).
AFIS is a specialized system designed for measuring fiber quality, including neps, which makes it the correct instrument for measuring neps in cotton fiber tuft.