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.
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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