Cotton yarns are the most produced yarn of the world. Mainly cotton yarns are divided into three types as carded, combed and rotor yarn depending on the manufacturing techniques. There are various types of cotton yarns are produced by different spinning machine. Each having its own characteristics. These characteristics vary according to the construction and treatment given in the manufacture of the yarn.
Cotton spinning
Carded yarn
- The yarn is more hairy.
- The yarn is more irregular.
- The yarn is cheaper.
- The yarn is less shiny.
- Some trash may be present in the yarn.
- Neaps can be present in the yarn.
- Possibility of irregular twist distribution in the yarn.
Compact yarn
Compact yarn is a revolution in spinning technology on that respect. Yarns produced by compact spinning have many advantages over traditional ring spun yarns. Over recent years, the system of compact spinning has constituted a rapidly developing technological trend in most countries.
Combed yarn
- The yarn is less hairy.
- The yarn is more regular.
- The yarn is more costly.
- The yarn is shinier.
- No trash can be present in the yarn.
- Neaps are not available in the yarn.