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Yarn cones and knitted swatches with the text Modal vs Lyocell

Modal vs Lyocell: Properties and Fiber Identification

Modal vs lyocell identification starts with a difference in production. Modal uses a modified viscose process, while lyocell uses direct dissolution of cellulose. Both can give yarn a soft hand and fabric a smooth drape, so touch alone tells us…

Cotton fibres beneath a char layer, with arrows showing reduced heat transfer.

Proban Process for Cotton: Flame Retardant Finishing and Testing

The Proban process for cotton adds durable flame resistance to cotton fabric through a licensed finishing route. The treatment forms a cross-linked polymer within the cotton fibre structure. Untreated cotton remains combustible, so buyers need to assess the finished fabric…

ELYSE Blended Fancy Yarn 321NE for Knitting Textile

ELYSE: Where Color, Texture, and Function Meet in One Yarn

Professional Functional Yarn Solution A single yarn can create rich color effects while also providing added functional benefits. For modern textile development, designers are looking for materials that offer more than attractive colors. They also want a soft hand feel,…

Dyeing Mechanism of Nylon Fibers

Basic Knowledge of Nylon Dyeing

Nylon dyeing involves more than choosing a color. Dye type, pH, temperature, leveling agents, fixing agents, and fabric preparation all affect the final shade and colorfastness. Because nylon responds strongly to changes in pH and temperature, careful process control is…

Microfiber Fiber

Textile Fiber Basics: Microfiber

What Is Microfiber? The definition of microfiber varies across the textile industry. It is also known as micro-denier fiber, fine-denier fiber, or ultra-fine fiber. In general, fibers with a fineness below 0.3 denier and a diameter of approximately 5 microns…

Paper yarn process illustration showing paper strips, twisted yarn and knitted fabric

Paper Yarn Fabric: Types, Properties and Textile Uses

Paper yarn fabric is a knitted or woven textile made with yarn formed by cutting thin paper into strips and twisting them. It can contain pure paper yarn or combine paper with other textile materials. The finished fabric often has…