Mercerised cotton
（重定向自Mercerized cotton）
![Mercerized cotton yarn reels](/Images/godic/202501/26/Bobinas_de_hilo_de_algodón_mercerizado_-_Cotton_thread_reels2805.jpg")
![Spool of a two-ply mercerized cotton thread with a polyester core. Individual staples can be seen in close up view.](/Images/godic/202501/26/Spool_of_white_thread2805.jpg")
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Mercerisation is a treatment for cellulosic material, typically cotton threads, that strengthens them and gives them a lustrous appearance. The process is less frequently used for linen and hemp threads.