YARNS

Based on Fiber Content

• Natural Fiber Yarns: Made from natural sources.
  • Plant-based: Cotton, linen (flax), hemp, jute, bamboo, etc.
  • Animal-based: Wool (sheep), mohair (goat), cashmere (goat), alpaca, silk (silkworm), etc.
• Synthetic Fiber Yarns: Made from chemically produced fibers.
  • Polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon, etc.
• Blended Yarns: A combination of natural and synthetic fibers to enhance properties like durability, softness, or elasticity.
  • Cotton-polyester, wool-acrylic, etc.

Based on End Use

• Apparel Yarns: Designed for clothing, often soft and lightweight.
• Industrial Yarns: Strong and durable, used for technical textiles like ropes, conveyor belts, or geotextiles.
• Decorative Yarns: Used for embellishments, embroidery, or home textiles.

Based on Structure

• Single Yarn: A single strand of twisted fibers.
• Ply Yarn: Two or more single yarns twisted together for added strength and durability.
• Cabled Yarn: Multiple poly yarns twisted together, often used for heavy-duty applications.
• Core-Spun Yarn: A core (often synthetic) wrapped with fibers (often natural) to combine properties like strength and softness.
• Textured Yarn: Yarns that are mechanically or chemically altered to create bulk, stretch, or texture (e.g., crimped or looped yarns).
• Fancy Yarns: Yarns with decorative effects like slubs, loops, or twists (e.g., bouclé, chenille, or metallic yarns).

Specialty Yarns

• Metallic Yarns: Incorporate metallic threads for a shiny appearance.
• Recycled Yarns: Made from recycled fibers or materials, promoting sustainability.
• Flame-Resistant Yarns: Treated or engineered to resist burning, used in protective clothing.
• Elastic Yarns: Contain spandex or rubber for stretchability.

Based on Processing Method

• Carded Yarn: Made from shorter fibers, resulting in a softer and less uniform yarn.
• Combed Yarn: Made from longer fibers that are combed to remove shorter ones, resulting in a smoother and stronger yarn.
• Worsted Yarn: A type of combed yarn that is tightly twisted and smooth, often used for fine fabrics.
• Woolen Yarn: A looser, bulkier yarn made from shorter fibers, often used for warm, textured fabrics.

Based on Twist Direction

• S-Twist Yarn: Fibers are twisted in a spiral to the left.
• Z-Twist Yarn: Fibers are twisted in a spiral to the right.