Sewing thread is a basic raw material for giving desired shape to a garment and holding the body parts together by creating seams. It is a very important item for tailoring shops, industrial garment manufacturers and fashion houses. It has both functional and aesthetic properties. When we are using it for making seams then it […]
Manufacturing Flowchart of Woolen Yarn
The simple term “wool”, according to government standards, must always mean new wool that has not been made up in any form of wool product. New wool comes directly from a fleece. It has never been previously spun, woven, felted, or worn. The term “virgin wool” is now used by the textile industry to designate […]
Processing Flowchart of Cotton Yarn Manufacturing
A yarn is a continuous and uniform mass of fibres bonded together by the insertion of a twist. Yarns are the raw material of the fabric. The thickness of the yarn varies to a wide range. Normally, the thickness of yarn is expressed in terms of count. The count may be defined as the number which […]
What is Yarn: Definition and Meaning
Yarn is made from different types of fibre. Yarn is the raw material of the fabric, and the fabric is the raw material of clothing. So without yarn, the dress is impossible. But many of us don’t know what yarn is. So in this article, we will learn about yarn. Definition and Meaning of Yarn […]
Polyester Fibre Production Process and End Uses
Introduction Polyester are polymers made by a condensation reaction taking place between small molecules, in which the linkage of the molecules occurs through the formation of ester groups. Polyesters are commonly made by interaction of a dibasic acid with a dihydric alcohol: HOOC-X-COOH + HO-Y-OH → …OC-X-COO-Y-OCO-X-COO-Y-OCO… The formation of polyester was studied by Wallace H. Carothers […]
A Guide to Filament, Bulletproof and Ballistic Yarns
The first filament yarn was introduced through natural silk yarn derived from nature. And with the advancement of science gradually yarns like Bulletproof and Ballistic were introduced. In this article, we will know about Filament, Bulletproof and Ballistic Yarns. Definition of Filament Yarn Man first learned the silk worm’s filament yarn technique, which extrudes fibroin – a viscous […]
What is Twist in Yarn: Definition and Meaning
Definition of Twist The process by which fibres are arranged around the axis of yarn is called yarn twist. It imparts strength to the yarn. Higher the twist more the yarn strength, till optimum twist is reached. But due to property of ‘fabric assistance’ even less than optimum twist will produce fabrics of maximum strength. It also […]
A Guide to Denim, Drapery and Upholstery Yarns
Denim Yarns Denim yarns now cover a wide range of applications from traditional cotton “Jeans fabric” produced from Ne 5.6/1 to ladies fashion shirts produced from Ne 22/1 and finer. Denim was originally defined as woven, cotton, fabric produced from an indigo dyed warp and a natural-colored filling and most of the yarn counts fell between Ne 5.6 and […]
Different Types of Yarn or Thread Packages
Sewing threads are put up on different types of thread packages called spools, cops or tubes, cones, king tubes or vicones, containers, cocoons, and pre-wound bobbins to suit different types of threads, machines, and sewing needs. Sewing machines require specific types of thread packages in order for the thread to be presented correctly to the […]
What is Fancy Yarn | Properties and Uses of Fancy Yarn
Fancy yarn is a yarn that is used to enhance the beauty of apparel. Besides, it has functional properties too. Therefore, it is used in trims, clothing items, carpets, furnishing fabrics, and knitting industries. In this article we will learn about definition, properties and end uses of fancy yarn. Definition of Fancy Yarn “Fancy yarns” […]