I. What does worsted mean
Worsted spinning is the use of high-quality cotton raw materials to spin yarns with high twist and less hairiness (generally Single-ply yarn, ply yarn).
Worsted woolen fabrics, also known as worsted wool fabrics, are woven from high-count combed wool yarns. Its varieties are gabardine, serge, tribute, valetine, paris, breeches, women’s clothes, camel silk cotton, Vienna and so on.
The worsted fabric has a smooth and clean surface, with fine and clear weave. The luster is soft and natural, and the color is pure. Soft and elastic to the touch. Pinch the fabric with your hands to loosen it, the crease is not obvious, and it can quickly return to its original state. Most of the yarn counts are double strands.
2. What is the difference between worsted yarn and roving yarn
The difference between worsted yarn and roving yarn is mainly reflected in the process, In terms of characteristics and uses, the following is a detailed introduction:
1. Carded yarn is also called carded wool yarn or carded cotton yarn. yarn. The short fiber content in the roving yarn is more, the fiber parallel straightness is poor, the structure is loose, the pile is more, and the yarn count is low. It is reflected in the intuitive surface of the yarn that the structure is loose and there is a lot of plush. Such yarns are mostly used as raw materials for general fabrics and knitwear, such as woolen fabrics, cotton fabrics above medium and special, etc.
2. Worsted yarn, also known as combed yarn, refers to the yarn spun through the combing process, including combed cotton yarn and combed wool yarn. The fibers in the yarn have high parallel straightness, evenness and smoothness, but the cost is high and the yarn count is high. Reflected on the intuitive surface of the yarn, the fiber cohesion is good and the finish is high. Combed yarns are mainly used as raw materials for high-grade fabrics and knitwear, such as fine spinning, gabardine, tweed, wool sweaters, etc.
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