Classification of cotton fibre on the basis of staple length: According to the staple length, there are three types of cotton fibre as below-

1. Short staple length	Length = 3/8 inch to 1 inch; Coarse, low strength and no or little lustre; Diameter = 13-22 micron; Example = Indian and Asiatic cotton.
2. Medium staple length	Length = 0.5 inch to 1.25 inch; Medium strength and medium lustre; Diameter = 12-17 micron; Example = American cotton.
3. Long staple length	Length = 1.0 inch to 2.5 inch; Fine lustre and top quality fibre; Diameter = 10-12 micron; Example = Sea Island cotton and Egyptian cotton.