Polyester and nylon yarn are used across industries. Both are known for their resistance properties, strength and longevity. However, nylon is comparatively more expensive to manufacture than polyester, yet polyester is more flexible in catering to the specific needs of industries than nylon. The polyester yarn strength is perfect for industrial sectors such as automobiles,…
The type of yarn plays a crucial role in defining the brand and becomes a deciding factor for product identification and differentiation. Most brands choose primary colours to represent their brand and develop brand association among their consumers. However, the quality of dyed yarns highly depends on the process and determines the longevity, durability and…
Yarns are continuous lengths of fibres that are intertwined for the production of textiles, ranging from fashion and apparel to home textiles, automotive textiles, and medical textiles, to name a few. Consumers of these products have three demands in their final product – touch, feel and experience. These demands highly depend on the quality of…
When we think of fabric, textile fabrics mostly come to mind. These are essentially two-dimensional plane-like structures used in a variety of industries, mainly for the production of apparel. However, a fabric can be divided into two types – yarn-based fabric and fibre-direct fabric. Yarn fabric is made from spun or continuous filament yarns while…
A sewing thread is the starting point in the creation of any garment. It is the raw material that serves both an aesthetic purpose by providing a specific shape to the garment as well as a functional purpose by holding the garment together. While it is not applicable for knitting or weaving, this is a…
Earlier, the carpet industry was greatly dominated by yarns made of various natural fibres like silk, wool, cotton, sisal, coir, etc. The emergence of synthetic fibres like nylon, polyester and polypropylene significantly reduced shedding, high maintenance costs and staining, which were the inherent disadvantages of natural fibres. Now, carpets are easy to maintain as they…
Have you ever wondered how your clothes are made, or the comfortable carpet you are lying on, is created? We all have the basic knowledge of fabrics being weaved together to make clothes, but do you know how the fabric is created? It is super interesting to know how these daily used clothes, carpets, are…
The yarn industry is consistently growing and expanding its business across borders. In 2019, the production of yarn in India was up to five billion kilograms. With advancing technology, the production, quality and type of yarn are also changing. Yarn manufacturers are coming up with a variety of designs and colourful yarns. One such leading…
The yarn industry is growing rapidly due to the invention and installment of high-end technologies. The most famous and common yarn, Polyester, is bringing highly durable, wallet-friendly, and weather-resistant materials. Considering the countless benefits of polyester, it is always in demand. There are two types of polyesters: Partially Oriented Yarn and Fully Drawn Yarn, both…
Image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/3Ci-Ol1orsA You may have the best equipment, processes, and engineering for producing sewing yarn, but even a tiny flaw in the substrate can hamper the sewing thread’s quality. Thus, your sewing thread yarn must use the highest quality substrate to maintain exceptional quality and finish. So, here’s a short guide on sewing thread…