What is the difference between acrylic yarn and cotton yarn?

Acrylic yarn and cotton yarn are two commonly used textile materials that play an important role in the textile manufacturing process. Acrylic yarn is made from synthetic materials such as polyacrylonitrile or polypropylene fiber, while cotton yarn is spun from natural fibers such as cotton fibers. There are obvious differences in nature, purpose, and characteristics between the two.

Firstly, there are differences in material properties between acrylic yarn and cotton yarn. Acrylic yarn is mainly made of synthetic fibers, which have the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance, tensile resistance, and resistance to deformation. It is also resistant to sunlight, moths and mosquitoes, and has strong durability; Cotton yarn, on the other hand, is made from natural fibers, which are soft and comfortable, have good breathability, strong moisture absorption, and good warmth retention. It is non irritating to human skin and has good skin affinity.

Secondly, acrylic yarn and cotton yarn also have different uses and fields. Acrylic yarn, due to its unique performance characteristics, is widely used in fields such as knitting, weaving, sewing, etc. It is particularly suitable for making outdoor clothing, sportswear, swimwear, socks, bedding, etc. It has good elasticity and moisture absorption and sweat wicking functions; Cotton yarn is often used to make daily necessities such as clothes, bed sheets, duvet covers, towels, etc. Its soft and breathable properties are favored by many people.

In addition, there are some differences between acrylic yarn and cotton yarn in terms of cleaning, maintenance, and wearing. Acrylic yarn is usually heat-resistant, wear-resistant, and not easily deformed, so it is not easy to wrinkle, shrink, and dry during cleaning. It does not require frequent ironing, but cannot be cleaned with bleach; During the washing process, cotton yarn should avoid prolonged soaking to avoid dyeing distortion. When hand washing, neutral detergent should be used, and excessive rubbing and wringing sho