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Length of the yarn is usually noted on packages, either in yards or meters. Lacking that, however, some vendors will help you estimate the length given the weight of the hank.
From Wikipedia, as a definition:
Denier is . . ."a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibers. It is defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters. The denier is based on a natural standard-i.e., a single strand of silk is approximately one denier. A 9,000-meter strand of silk weighs about one gram."
What else can I help you with?
How do you determine the denier of yarn?
It's the mass in grams of 9000 metres. If it's commercial knitting yarn there is usually a mass/length equivalence on the ball band.
What is a indirect yarn count system?
A direct yarn count is a numerical representation of the fineness of a yarn. The Denier system is an example. A yarn with a Denier number of 75 weighs 75 g per 9,000 m of yarn. The higher the number, the thicker the yarn.
What is 900 denier nylon?
Denier is a unit of measurement applied to silk, rayon or nylon yarn. It is equal to the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. Generally, the higher the denier number, the thicker and more durable the resulting fabric will be.
What is 900 denier fabric?
Denier is a unit of measurement applied to silk, rayon or nylon yarn. It is equal to the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. Generally, the higher the denier number, the thicker and more durable the resulting fabric will be.
What is the difference between microfiber and micro denier?
Microfiber refers to fibers that are smaller in diameter than a human hair, typically less than 1 denier. Micro denier specifically refers to fibers that are very fine and have a denier measurement typically below 1. Micro denier can be a type of microfiber.
What does the word denier refer to when it's used to describe pantyhose?
Denier refers to the weight or thickness of the yarn or fiber used to weave pantyhose. From low to high is fine to heavy. For example 10 - 15 denier pantyhose utilize a fine or thin yarn and the pantyhose appear very sheer on the leg. 40 - 60 denier pantyhose have a higher opacity. 65 + denier and the hose are very opaque.
How do you calculate lycra content in a core yarn?
lycra %ge= yarn count*lycra denier/5315*lycra draft
How many yards are in a package of 16 ounces yarn?
There should be 836 yards in a package of 16oz of yarn.
What do you call a package of yarn?
the benyacian
What is the sheerest pantyhose?
The term "sheerest pantyhose" refers to pantyhose that have the lowest denier count, typically ranging from 5 to 15 denier. Denier is a unit of measurement that indicates the thickness of the yarn used in the hosiery. The lower the denier count, the more transparent and delicate the pantyhose will appear on the legs. Sheer pantyhose are often preferred for a more natural look and feel.
How much yarn can 1 pound of wool make?
It depends on what weight the yarn is. There are charts giving approximate values for common weights such as worsted and fingering, but to find out the exact number you have to measure for yourself or consult the label, if it's a commercial yarn.
What is length of 18kg wool yarn?
Your answer depends on the thickness of the wool. A thread-weight length will be longer than a bulky-weight yarn.
