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Natural Yarns
The Natural yarn sector uses fibres of a vegetal and/or animal source. Fibres permitting, yarns can be made using conventional ring, open end and/or air jet technologies in a wide range of counts. Each natural fiber has its own characteristics and yarns made from these fibres will cover a wide range of applications described below.
Fibre type |
Characteristics |
Major end uses |
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COTTON |
- Soft
- Breathable
- Strong
- Durable
- Highly absorbent
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Apparel: Denims, work shirts, corduroys, seersuckers, socks, underwear, T-shirts, shirts, suits
Fabrics: Table cloth, bath and dish towels, bed sheets
Other: Fishnets, coffee filters, cotton paper, book binding |
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LINEN/FLAX |
- Highly absorbent
- Durable & strong
- Stronger when wet than dry
- Does not stretch
- High abrasion resistance
- Low elasticity
- Breaks easily when flexed
- Resistant to moth
- Resists dirt & stains
- No lint or pill tendency
- Widthstands high temperature and yield moderate shrinkage
- Does wrinkle easily
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Apparel: Suits, dresses, skirts, shirts
Fabrics: Table cloths, dish towels, bed sheets, wall coverings, upholstery, window treatment
Other: Luggage, cavases, sewing thread, oil painting supports |
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CASHMERE |
- Natural light weight insulation
- High moisture regain
- High nappability and loft
- Accepts dye as well as wool
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Apparel: Men’s and women’s coats, jackets, blazers, skirts, hosiery, sweaters, gloves, scarves, mufflers, caps and robed
Fabrics: in blends, bedding, mattress covers |
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SILK |
- Elegant soft luster
- Soft, smooth, not slipery
- Strong, poor elasticity
- Heat & cold insulating properties
- High moisture regain
- Poor conductivity of electricity
- High shrinkage, needs pre-wash which cuts shrinkage from 8% to 4%
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Apparel: Blouses, formal dresses, high fashion, negligees, pygamas, robes, skirtsuits, sundresses and underwear
Fabrics: Upholstery, wall covering window treatments, rugs, bedding and wall hangings |
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WOOL |
- Excellent warming capacity
- High absorbency
- Good wicking properties
- Wear resistant
- Excellent natural elasticity
- Wool’s scaling and crimp make it easier to spin and felt
- Excellent bulk
- Absorbs odors and noise
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Apparel: suiting, sweaters, pants,
Other: carpeting, felts, wool insulation, upholstery, piano hammer covers |
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