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Yarns and Fabrics

Assignment -1

Submitted by – Swikriti Saxena

Roll no.- BFT/19/116
Submitted to- Miss Suparna Chakraborty
YARNS
1. 100% Polyester Anti- microbial,
mildew proof spun yarn

• 100% Polyester
• Ring spun
• Anti- bacterial, sustainable,
recyclable, high tenacity.
• Application – underwear, socks,
sportswear, sanitary fabrics.

2. Nylon 6

• 100% Nylon
• 70 Denier yarn count.
• Anti-piling, moisture absorbent,
high tenacity anti bacteria.
• Use - Socks, seamless
underwear.

3. Acrylic 75D with 20D recycle

spandex

• Spandex/ Nylon
• 36 F Yarn count
• Good elasticity and anti-piling.
• Use - Ear loop rope.

4. Modacrylic cotton yarn

• 60% modacrylic 40% cotton.

• Ring spun
• Soft and flame retardant.
• Application- Car racing, fire
fighters’ uniform, other
adventure sports and fire
exposure jobs.
5. Modacrylic glass fibre yarn

• Modacrylic with glass fibre.

• Core spun yarn.
• Flame retardant, high tenacity.
• Fabric used in racing car,
mattress cover fabric.

6. Polyester cotton like dty yarn

• Blended yarn, 100% polyester.

• Polyester twisted yarn.
• Cotton like DTY is more durable,
does not fade on exposure to
light, better abrasion resistance,
crease recovery property.
• Sports- cricket, badminton

7. Spandex

• Material – polyester/viscose.
• Stretch yarn.
• Good evenness and strength,
excellent elasticity.
• Sports bra, yoga pants,
swimwear.

8. Bamboo spun yarn blended with

cotton

• Cotton and bamboo blended.

• Ring spun yarn.
• Cold touch, anti-bacterial
properties, natural
deodorization, high moisture
absorbency.
•
9. Bamboo carbon yarn

• 70% viscose30% polyester

• 26s ring spun yarn.
• Anti-bacterial, moisture
absorbent, high tenacity.
• Handles of racket, towels used
during boxing matches and
wrestling.
10. Viscose Rayon yarn

• 100% viscose
• Ring spun
• Anti-piling, anti-insect, flame
retardant, abrasion resistant.
• Car racing, cart racing.

11. 40S PLA Lyocell blended yarn

• PLA Bamboo blended

• Core spun yarn, ring spun.
• Anti-bacteria, anti-piling, anti-
insect, moisture absorbent.
•

12. Tencel (Lyocell)

• 100% Tencel.
• Ring spun
• Abrasion resistant, high
tenacity.
• Considered as best athletic
wear.
13. Modal

• 31% modal, 25%wool, 25% Pbt,

19% Nylon.
• Core spun yarn.
• High tenacity, soft smooth and
strong silk feeling, no fibrillation.
• Good for water sports.

14. Polyamide PA6 filament yarn

• 100% Polyamide (Nylon 6 DTY).

• Texturized yarn.
• Higher moisture absorbent rate,
better wicking ability than
polyester.
• Used in swimwear and cycling
clothes.
15. Ceramic fibre yarn
• Material – 1260ss ceramic fibre.
• Ring spun
• Anti-bacteria, anti-static, anti
UV.
• It enhances endurance by
reducing muscular fatigue thus
used by athletes, swimmers and
others.
16. P/N 80/20 Microfibre yarn

• Poly/nylon 80/20.
• DTY Filament yarn.
• Anti-piling, higher breathability.
• Cycling, skating, marathon
runners.
17. Cool max polyester filament yarn

• 100% PET
• Functional cooling yarn
• Wicking capability, moisture
vapour permeability.
• Used in golf t-shirts.

18. Polypropylene

• 100% polypropylene.
• Open end spun yarn.
• High tenacity, small density.
• Used in active sportswear like
Football jersey.

19. Carbon yarn

• Carbon fibre.
• Filament; ring spun yarn.
• Anti-bacteria, anti-UV, Flame
retardant, anti-static.
• Used in rackets, cricket bats,
running shoes, surfboards.

20. Aramid yarn

• 50% meta-Aramid, 50% viscose

• Ring spun.
• Heat resistant, abrasion
resistant, high tenacity.
• Cycling, motorcycling, hiking,
sailing, skiing and others.
21. Kevlar filament yarn

• 100% para-aramid fibre.

• Heat resistant, light weight, high
tensile strength.
• Used in military applications,
automotive sports, bike racing.
22. Polyester cotton dri-release

• Polyester and cotton, ring spun

• Low moisture absorbing, anti-
pilling, wicking.
• Incorporated in athletic wear.

23. Olefin
• Viscose/polyester/acrylic.
• Core spun yarn.
• Alkali proof, low moisture
absorbency, hight vapour
permeability.
• Swim suits.

24. Supplex yarn

• Wool blend acrylic.

• Ring spun
• Acid proof, anti-piling
• Bike racing, cycling.

25. Acrylic yarn

• 100% acrylic
• Ring spun yarn
• Good thermal insulation, low
water absorbency
• Swimwear, kayaking
fabrics
1. Pineapple fabric

• 72% PALF, 18% PLA, 10% PU

• Lustrous, smooth surfaced,
resistant to moisture, light
weight.
• More like leather, perfect for
cold climate sports like skiing
and snowboarding.

2. Lycra
• 80% Nylon, 20% elastane
• Considerable stretch,
better drape, resistance to
sunlight.
• Used in sportswear for
compression garment.

3. PBT
• Polybutylene terephthalate
• Type of polyester with stretch
and tactile properties very
similar to Lycra.
• Resistant to colour fading,
chlorine, and salt water.
• Fabric is suitable for
swimwear.

4. Mesh
• 100% polyester.
• 85% material and 15% holes.
• Good comfort and stretch and
allows air to circulate, ideal
for ventilation.
• Used in the back and in the
area areas more prone to
sweating like back of knee.
5. Neoprene

• Made from polychloroprene

chemicals.
• Good insulator, water resistant,
contained nitrogen filled separated
bubbles, allows small amount
water to pass through.
• Appropriate for scuba diving, and
swimming.
6. Waterproof

• 100% polyester 40z fabric.

• Likely to be wind resistant, do not
allow the ingress of only a certain
amount of water.
• Suitable for jackets and tracksuit
bottoms.

7. Microfibre

• Polyester microfibre (KBT 7706)

• Linear density of less than 1D.
• Light weight, luxurious drape and
breathable whilst.
• Ideal for coats and sports jackets.

8. Wadding

• Nonwoven made from continuous

polyester filaments.
• Able to trap air, superb thermal
insulation, water resistant.
• Used between the outside fabric
and the lining fabric of a garment.
• Track suits.
9. Sports fleece

• 45% polyester, 40% acrylic, 15%

cotton, tightly knitted fabric.
• Traps a lot of air making it an
insulating fabric.
• Does not fray making it easy to
sew.
• Used often for tracksuits,
hoodies and zip tops.
10. Neoprene

• SBR + Fabric
• Strong elasticity, water proof,
shockproof.
• Serves as an insulator.
• Mainly used if water sportswear
such as diving suits, canoeing.
11. Spandex

• Spandex/ polyester
• Strong stretchability, flexible,
absorb moisture, keep the body
cool and dry.
• Can extend 100 times its
original size.
• Good for gymnastic and yoga.

12. Aramid

• Material para-aramid.
• Anti-static, flame retardant,
heat insulation, anti-pill.
• Good abrasion resistance, high
tenacity.
• Used in aero-space, skiing,
sailing.
13. NYLON

• 100% Nylon
• Waterproof, windproof, and
water resistant.
• Very soft, dry fast, resistant to
mildew, good stretching and
recovery.
• Swimwear and cycling wear.

14. Jersey fabric

• 100% polyester, knitted.
• Waterproof, quick dry, wicking.
• Durable to mechanical and
chemical degradation during
wash and wear.
• Used in baseball, football,
cricket jersey.

15. Oxford fabric

• Polyester/acrylic.
• Waterproof, sustainable, quick
dry, abrasion resistant, good
elasticity.
• Used in sports bags, kit covers.

16. Organza fabric

• Acrylic fibre fabric, knitted.
• Good breathability, anti-pill,
anti-bacteria, cold resistance.
• High pile fleece fabric, good
thermal insulation, low water
absorbency.
• Used in golf sportswear.
17. Lyocell fabric

• Material- poly/Tencel/spandex.
• Soft, absorbent, very strong
when wet or dry.
• Resistant to wrinkles.
• Results in high performance
sportswear for athletic
activities.
18. Gore-Tex

• Composed of PTFE.
• Waterproof, breathable fabric.
• Flame retardant, anti-static,
tear resistant.
• Highly functionable for
mountain climbing and hiking.

19. Poly taslon

• 100% polyester jacquard
woven.
• Anti-static, tear resistant, water
proof. PU coating on the
backside, breathable, good
colour fastness.
• Racing jackets and pants, motor
bike jackets.

20. Sportwool
• 100% extra fine merino wool
on the inside and 100%
polyester outside.
• Effective moisture transport,
drier and cooler, natural odour
protection, UV protection.
• Designed for skiing, cycling,
skating.
21. Bamboo fibre fabric

• 95% bamboo 5% spandex.

• Very breathable, high moisture
wicking ability, medium heat
retention ability, high
stretchability.
• Very useful for active wear,
gymnastic, pole jump and others.
22. X-Static

• 96% polyester 4% silver fibre.

• Anti-static, anti-microbial, odour
resistant, quick dry, eco-friendly
etc.
• Popular in Kabaddi, wrestling,
boxing these days due to anti-
static property.
23. Calico Greige fabric

• 100% cotton.
• Unprocessed version of cotton
that is equally soft, highly
absorbent.
• Good for active wear, while
running, playing hockey and
others.
24. Polypropylene

• Material- PP, spun bounded non-

woven fabric.
• Tear resistant, water resistant.
• Can be used as single fabric as
well as base layer.
• Used in scuba diving, surfing and
swim suits.
25. Poly lycra

• 96% polyester 4% Lycra

• Anti-static, blackout, flame
retardant, Fluro cent, fusible.
• Used in jackets, swim wear,
beach wear, shoes, hand gloves.

26. Rice knit fabric

• 100% micro polyester.

• Very breathable and light
weight with gsm of 160.
• Popularly used in sublimation
jerseys for football and hockey.

27. Dot knit fabric

• 100% micro polyester, interlock
knit.
• It is light weight, breathable
with properties to wick
moisture off of your body.
• It is used in various sports
including football, basketball.

28. PMC

• 65% Polyester mixed with 35%

cotton.
• It is light weight breathable
fabric, good air permeability.
• It is widely used in several
sports including soccer, cricket,
baseball, volleyball, field hockey
29. Air knit fabric

• 100% polyester
• Water proof, anti-static, tear
resistant, very breathable.
• Matte like finish.
• Mainly used in cricket and
hockey.

30. Diagonal fabric

• 100% polyester.
• Waterproof, breathable, elastic.
• Heavy weight with GSM 230-240.
• Widely used in pants of sports
including baseball, cricket, and
football.

31. Poly Mesh Fabric

• 100% polyester, warp knitted.

• Anti-static, shrink resistant,
double faced, wear resistant,
light and breathable.
• It is mainly used for designing
purpose, such as side net design
in jersey.

32. Dri fit poly spandex fabric

• 96% polyester 4% spandex.

• Waterproof, elastic, plain woven.
• Popularly used in swim wear,
beach wear, shoe lining, hand
gloves.
33. Roma fabric

• 60% Rayon 35% Nylon 5% Spandex.

• Weft knitted, waterproof, abrasion
resistant, elastic.
• Usage in swimwear, tight pants,
lingerie, underwear, dresses.

34. Cricket pant fabric

• 100% micro polyester.

• Diagonal weave.
• Wicking rate is faster, soil repellent.
• Used in the lining of garments, cricket
pants, football jersey.

35. Honeycomb fabric

• 80% Nylon 20% spandex.

• Strong stretch, anti-wrinkle,
breathable, high elastic, smooth.
• Used in swimwear, jackets, shoe
lining, basketball, skating.

36. Rayon fabric

• 100% rayon
• Anti-pill, good absorbent but not able
to protect body heat, very lower
elastic recovery, good durability.
• Mainly fabric from rayon are used in
socks , used by football , basketball
players and athletes.
37. Thermolite fabric

• 100% thermolite.
• Permanent moisture wicking,
keeps warm, high quality, it is a
synthetic insulation fabric.
• Application- used in cold weather
sports like skiing, bobsleigh.

38. Wet look spandex

• 85% poly 15% spandex.

• Moisture wicking, breathable,
anti-bacterial, soft and smooth,
no pilling.
• Application in sports- figure
skating, artistic swimming

39. Carbon Aramid fabric

• Peroxidised fibre and para
aramid fibre.
• Flexible, good electrical
conductivity, resistance to fire,
greater stiffness.
• Usage- tennis rackets, golf clubs,
softball bats, hockey sticks, and
archery arrows and bows.
40. Nylon Neoprene

• 75% Neoprene 25% Nylon

• Durable easy to wear,
breathable, comfortable,
waterproof.
• Usage- knee pads for basketball
cricket and soccer players,
41. Supplex lycra

• 17% spandex 83% nylon 66

• Antistatic, breathable, dry fit,
flame resistance, moisture
absorption, mildew proof.
• Useful in yoga pants, leggings.

42. Scuba crepe

• 100% polyester
• Waterproof, flame retardant,
anti-static, tear resistant.
• Incredibly popular among
surfers and scuba divers.

43. Econyl fabric

• 86% polyester 18% spandex.

• Low fabric breathability,
medium moisture-wicking
abilities, low heat retention
abilities.
• Commonly used in yoga pants,
swimsuits, sweatpants.

44. Cotton pique

• 100% cotton
• Pique, weft knitted.
• Stretch, wicking, quick dry.
• Polo t-shirt, used in outdoor
sports like golf.
45. Spoonflower fabric

• 100% polyester.
• Fusible, shrink- resistant, soft
hand feel, good elasticity.
• Dresses for gymnasts are made
from this fabric because of its
good elasticity.

46. Glitter foil clothing fabric

• 80% polyamide, 20% spandex.

• Flame retardant, suitable for
moist conditions, feels like soft
furnishing fabric, stretches well.
• The fabric is perfect for dance,
skating and active-wear
costumes.

47. Supplex fabric

• 86% nylon 14% spandex.

• Texture and feels like cotton,
creases easily, true to size,
lightweight, flexible and soft.
• Applicable in garment making for
swimwear, yoga wear, cycling
wear.
48. Stretch velvet

• 100% polyester.
• Water proof, flame retardant,
anti-static, tear- resistant, heat
resistant, 4-way stretch.
• Great for skating dresses,
costumes, or comfortable
evening wear.
49. Modal fabric

• 47% cotton 47% Modal 65

spandex.
• Very breathable, high moisture
wicking ability, low heat retention
ability, high stretchability.
• Used as yoga pants, bike shorts
and swimwear.

50. Acrylic fabric

• Made from acrylonitrile.

• High moisture wicking, low
breathability, high heat retention,
high stretchability.
• commonly used in mittens,
gloves, pants and other cold
weather clothing , suitable for
snowboarding, skiing, snow
surfing, mountaineering.