The present study was conducted to determine the impact of polyester/cotton ratio on the quality characteristics of yarn. The quality characters depend upon the ratio of polyester and cotton in the blend and also on the blending technique adopted during fibre production to yarn spinning. The quality characters such as single yarn strength, yarn elongation and rupture per kilometer of yarn were directly proportional to the ratio of polyester with cotton in the blend. Draw frame blending produced better quality yarn as compared to blow room blending, lap former blending and simplex blending. Key words: blending techniques; cotton/polyester ratio
