OE yarn vs Ring spun yarn
Created on 10.14
Ring-spun yarn is softer, smoother, and stronger because its fibers are continuously twisted and straightened, resulting in a more refined and durable yarn suitable for high-quality apparel. In contrast, open-end yarn is rougher and coarser due to a faster, more economical process that forms yarn from loose fibers using centrifugal force, making it ideal for heavier items like towels and denim.
Ring-Spun Yarn
- Process:Fibers are continuously twisted and thinned, producing a tighter, more consistent, and stronger yarn.
- Qualities:
- Softness: Smoother and more comfortable to the touch due to more parallel and softer fibers.
- Strength: Higher tensile strength and greater durability.
- Surface: More refined with fewer impurities and less fuzz.
- Uses:High-end apparel like shirts, sheeting, and fine knitwear, as well as products requiring a smooth base for printing.
Open-End (OE) Yarn
- Process:A faster, cheaper technique where fibers are fed into a rotor and spun together using centrifugal force, omitting the need for a spindle.
- Qualities:
- Coarseness: Rougher and less soft due to more varied fiber alignment and shorter fibers.
- Strength: Lower yarn strength compared to ring-spun.
- Surface: More uneven with thicker areas and a fuzzy texture.
- Uses:Heavier and coarser items like towels, denim, and other industrial textiles where its rougher texture is acceptable or desirable.
Key Differentiators
- Softness & Feel: Ring-spun is superior in softness, while open-end is coarser.
- Durability: Ring-spun yarn is stronger and more durable.
- Cost: Open-end yarn is significantly cheaper and faster to produce.
- Process: Ring-spun uses a more intricate twisting process, whereas open-end uses centrifugal force for spinning.
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