Lycra yarn, also known as spandex or elastane, is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity and ability to stretch, making it ideal for activewear and form-fitting garments. Core yarn, on the other hand, refers to a yarn that has a central core of one fiber (often elastane) surrounded by another fiber, providing both strength and stretch while maintaining the appearance of the outer material. Essentially, Lycra is a type of fiber, whereas core yarn is a construction method that incorporates elastic fibers for added functionality.
lycra %ge= yarn count*lycra denier/5315*lycra draft
To calculate the Lycra percentage in a yarn, you first need to determine the total weight of the yarn and the weight of the Lycra component. The Lycra percentage is calculated by dividing the weight of the Lycra by the total weight of the yarn, then multiplying by 100. For example, if you have 10 grams of Lycra in a 100-gram yarn, the calculation would be (10g / 100g) × 100 = 10% Lycra. Yarn count, on the other hand, is typically expressed in terms of weight per unit length, and can be calculated using specific formulas depending on the measurement system (e.g., metric or imperial) used.
difference between spun yarn and filament yarn
Yarn is fibre; bobbin is a storage reel for fibre.
Since neither word describes a natural fibre, the difference is probably vocabulary choice.
Textured yarn has for lack of better words a texture like confettie, eyelash, or fiber look to it. Micro yarn is very thin yarn.
A yarn in which one type of fiber is twisted or wrapped around another fiber that serves as a core.
Any fibre, regardless of the source -- natural or man-made, can be spun. Synthetic yarn contains no natural fibres.
Ring spun yarn is when the yarn is both twisted and wound at the same time. Open ended spun yarn is when the yarn is twisted by rotating at the hap or break in the flow.
If you mean 'weaving' . . . Spinning is making the raw material into yarn. Weaving is making the yarn into fabric.
The main difference between polyester staple fiber yarn and polyester filament yarn is that polyester staple fiber yarn is made up of chemicals. Polyester filament yarn contains both man-made and natural fibers.
Rowan Soft Lux yarn; This yarn consists of fuzzy strands, wrapped in a single ply of gold metallic thread this is used for making jackets, RYC's "Soft Tweed" is a soft, fuzzy yarn used for making blankets and skirts.