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Characteristics of Slub Yarn

What Is Slub Yarn?

Slub yarn is a type of yarn with uneven thickness along its length. Some sections are fine, while others are thicker and raised. These thicker parts are call “slubs” because they look similar to the joints of bamboo. In the…

Yarn twist comparison showing soft low-twist cotton and crisp high-twist cotton fabric

Yarn Twist: Why the Same Cotton Count Feels Different

Two fabrics can both be quoted as “100% cotton, Ne 40/1” and still feel completely different. One feels soft and full. The other is dry, firm, or almost papery. Yarn twist is often the missing number behind that difference. It…

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Kapok Fiber: A Natural Functional Fiber Different From Cotton

Natural Fiber Guide | Kapok Fiber | Textile Materials and Processing This fiber is often mentioned together with cotton because of its soft appearance and plant origin. However, kapok is not the same as conventional cotton. Its hollow structure, chemical…

UV-Protective Yarns

Functional Yarns Behind Cooling and UV-Protective Summer Clothing

Functional Textile Guide | Cooling Yarn | UV-Protective Yarn | Summer Apparel In hot summer weather, lightweight fabric is no longer enough. Consumers now expect summer clothing to feel cool, breathable, and protective under strong sunlight. As a result, UV-protective…

Vortex yarn vs ring yarn surface comparison showing smoother vortex yarn and hairier ring yarn

Vortex Yarn vs Ring Yarn: Spinning Differences

Vortex yarn vs ring yarn is a practical way to compare two common short staple spinning routes. In factory conversations, this question usually means vortex spinning vs ring spinning. Ring spinning twists the fiber strand into yarn. Vortex spinning uses…

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Fiber and Yarn Linear Density Guide

Textile Knowledge | Yarn Count | Tex, Denier, Nm and Ne Linear density describes the fineness or thickness of fibers and yarns. In textile production, it is one of the most important indicators for material selection, spinning control, fabric design,…