What effect does the density of acrylic yarn have on the fabric?

Acrylic yarn is a kind of man-made Synthetic fiber, which has strong abrasion resistance and wrinkle resistance. Compared with other Synthetic fiber, this fiber has good chemical resistance and UV damage resistance.

In the textile industry, acrylic yarn is commonly used to make clothing such as shirts, business attire, outerwear, and accessories. The density of acrylic yarn also has a crucial impact on the fabric. Let's take a closer look at the relationship between acrylic yarn density and fabric.

1、 Definition and characteristics

The density of acrylic yarn usually refers to the mass of yarn per unit length (usually 1 inch), expressed in "British twist" or "metric twist". When measured in English twist, it represents the weight of 1 inch of yarn as 1 pound. And the public twist represents a yarn length of 10000 meters per kilogram.

High density acrylic yarn usually indicates stronger strength and wear resistance. When weaving fabrics, the selection of acrylic yarn density can be considered from the following aspects:

Yarn strength: High density yarns have higher strength for tearing and wear.

Yarn fineness: finer yarns can increase the softness and comfort of the fabric, and help improve its elasticity.

Fabric structure: For some fabric structures, specific yarn density may be more suitable, such as for tracing lines and decorative lines.

2、 Influence of yarn density on fabric

Massiness

Generally speaking, high-density acrylic yarn produces a thicker and heavier fabric. This fabric can provide better warmth retention and is suitable for making winter clothing.

quality

High density acrylic yarn has relatively better quality and stronger tensile strength. Therefore, fabrics woven from high-density acrylic yarn have greater toughness, good wear resistance, and are less prone to burring and fading.

Elasticity

The low density of acrylic yarn can cause the fabric to lose elasticity, while high-density acrylic yarn can better maintain the elasticity of the fabric.

handle

Fabric woven from high-density acrylic yarn is usually relatively stiff, while fabric woven from low-density acrylic yarn has a softer feel. When making different clothing styles, it is necessary to consider the coordination between the texture of the fabric and the clothing style.

Breathability

In view of the strong hygroscopicity and ventilation of acrylic yarn, selecting the appropriate yarn density will also help to improve the permeability and comfort of the fabric. Generally speaking, fabrics woven from low density acrylic yarn are more breathable, while fabrics woven from high density acrylic yarn are relatively less breathable.

Overall effect

Due to the different effects of acrylic yarns with different densities in the fabric, when selecting the density of acrylic yarns, it is also necessary to consider the performance effects of the entire fabric in many aspects, such as fabric, feel, texture, color, gloss, etc.

Overall, the density of acrylic yarn has a multifaceted impact on the fabric. Choosing the appropriate yarn density can not only improve the overall performance and durability of the fabric, but also help to improve the hand feel, permeability, elasticity and other qualities of the fabric. Therefore, it is very important to select the yarn density correctly when making acrylic yarn fabrics.