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What is Tencel?  Tencel is a branded version of the Manmade Cellulosic (MMC) fiber known as Lyocell. It is a registered trademark of the manufacturer called Lenzing. Its development in the 1980s was partially motivated by concern over environmental impacts associated with rayon, which also belongs to the group of MMC fibers. Tencel is similar…

What is cotton? Cotton is one of the most widely used and most favoured materials for fashion. It has been cultivated and refined by man for more than 5000 years, but today cultivation methods have become an environmental problem. As designers, we need to know what consequences our choice of materials have, and cotton is…

The global Virgin Polyester Staple Fiber market was million USD in 2019 and is expected to million USD by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of between 2020 and 2025. According to the report, the global polyester staple fiber market was valued at US$ 23.4 Bn in 2015 and is projected to reach US$ 42.4 by 2024,…

Basic Information about Low Melt Staple Fiber  Low melting fiber is a bi-component fiber known for its strong bonding properties, often used in the spinning of durable yarns. It is valued for its thermal bonding capabilities, making it a popular choice in industries such as automotive and construction for insulation. This fiber can be blended…

What is Nylon Yarn?  Mono Filament Yarn can be obtained by direct spinning or by splitting the Mother Yarn. It has exceptional resistance and hence it is utilized for fuel and chemicals. This type of monofilaments is widely used in the production of filter fabrics and automotive utilities. A polyester Monofilament yarn is also used…

What is Acrylic Yarn?  Acrylic is a synthetic material which can be used for a wide scope of manufacturing practices. Acrylic can be converted into yarn or fabric as well as many other types of blends. It is essentially, a man-made, synthetic fiber which is comprised of at least 85% acrylonitrile. Acrylic Yarn is highly…

What is POY yarn (Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn)? POY is either combined with other yarns (so-called ITYs) or converted into stitches and texturized at texturizing companies. Partially Oriented Yarn refers to a thread that is produced in the form of a semi-textured molecular structure due to its polymer structure. Which causes an increase in length…

BCF Yarn   BCF Yarn stands for Bulked Continuous Filament Yarn. A kind of filamentous yarn with bulky filaments, the raw material is polypropylene. These types of yarns are in large bulk but not springy in nature. They are substitutes for acrylic and wool yarns in manufacturing machine woven carpets, carpet cover, and so on. The…

What is wool fiber? Wool as such is a renewable natural fiber, so it could have been considered an environment-friendly option. Unfortunately, the extensive sheep farming practiced to meet the global demands has had disastrous consequences on the environment. Sheep survive by grazing, which can have a positive impact on certain types of ecosystems when…