A Micromechanical Model for Blended Yarns with Fragmented Low-Elongation Fibers
Technical paper presenting a micro-mechanical model for the interaction between fragmented low elongation-to-break fibers (LE) and high elongation-to-break fibers (HE) in blended y…
Fasciated Yarns - A Revolutionary Development?
Technical paper about the vortex spinning technology for the production of fasciated yarns, and its predicted impact on the cotton yarn spinning industry. Author: William Oxenham, …
Mechanical Properties and a Physical-Chemical Analysis of Acetate Yarns
Technical paper about an investigation of the properties of yarns from cellulose acetate fibers derived from cotton linters or wood pulp cellulose, and manufactured by different co…
Size Lubrication Methods for Air-Jet Spun and Ring-Spun Warp Yarns
Comparative study addressing the effect of size concentration and lubrication on yarn characteristics and weaving performance of conventional ring spun and air-jet spun polyester a…
Textile Link Articles
Collection of articles on yarn spinning, knitting, fiber and yarn terms and definitions, and wool breeds and grades. Author: Rosemary Brock.
Textile Technology: Yarn Spinning
Personal homepage of T. Vijayakumar, offering technical information on blowroom, carding and drawing processes in yarn manufacturing. Links to machinery manufacturers' sites, artic…
The Basics of Yarn Making
Detailed description of the raw materials, configurations, and the spinning and treatments in the continuous filament yarn making process. From SANS Fibres. Author: J.R.T. Sharpe.
The Turkish Textile Industry
Extensive article about the present state and future development of the Turkish yarn making industry. From Turkish Time. Author: Prof.Dr. Bulent Ozipek.
Woolen and Worsted Explained
Brief explanation of the woolen and worsted yarn spinning technologies. Author: Lady Siobhan nocDhuinnshleibhe.