Classification of Fibers can be done by:
- Type (natural: cotton and manmade fiber: polyester)
- Length (short staple: cotton, long staple: wool, continuous filament: polyester)
- Size (ultra fine, fine, regular, course)
Staple and Filament Fibers
- Most Natural Fibers are Staple Fibers.
- Staple fibers are rough.
- Most Manufactured Fibers are Filament Fibers.
- Filament fibers are smooth Durability.
Usually, Fibers Used in Fabric:
Cellulosic fibers, both natural and regenerated, either in full or blended condition can be used in both warp and weft directions.
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Any synthetic yarn is usually used in the weft direction, also can be used in warp yarn when cellulosic fiber covers it.
COTTON
- Used in both warp & weft direction.
- Yarn Format: OE, Ring & Vortex
Polyester
- Used in weft direction only.
- Yarn Format: DTY, ACY and Spun.
Spandex
- Used in both warp & weft direction.
- Yarn Format: Ring as core spun yarn.
- ACY/SCY/DCY – Attached with another filament.
T-400
- Used in both warp and weft direction.
- Yarn Format: Bare and core spun yarn format.
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