Twisted Yarn
Yarn twist refers to the method of arranging fibers
around the axis of a yarn. It gives the yarn its
strength. The higher the twist, the stronger the yarn,
until the ideal twist is obtained. Cotton fibers have
roughly 50 crimps per cm, which aid spinning greatly.
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Detailed Information
Twist all staple threads in direct proportion to the
square root of the thread count. It varies depending on
the spinning machinery used and the end use of the
thread. Filling or weft threads are usually given a
lower twist than warp threads because they do not have
to deal with shedding, other tensions, or reed friction.
Knitting yarns are softly twisted, and a few yarns used
in suitings, worsted, have a higher twist to reduce the
fuzziness of the fabric.
Key Attributes
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- Yarn tensile strength increases in staple fiber yarns as twist increases up a certain twist level known as ‘optimum twist’.
- Knitting yarns are softly twisted, and a few yarns used in suitings, worsted, have a higher twist to reduce the fuzziness of the fabric.
- A yarn with a high twist holds the fibers together, preventing water from entering.
- Because the fibers can't easily be pulled out of the yarn, a high level of twist helps to resist abrasion.
