Threads,yarns and fibers

Fibers, Yarns & Threads analysis is an essential activity for the whole fiber and yarn industry as they are important component of textile industry. As per the fiber report, the trends favor man made fibers, yarns and threads. They have grown considerably in the recent years which has resulted in significant increase in their production and consumption. However, this rise is due to increased consumption in China which sustains global demand. But demands in fiber industry of other developed countries have decreased due to restructuring of their textile industry.

Threads

No sewn product can be made without threads. As big an item like tent and as small a product like collars, all need appropriate threads for sewing them up. Sewing threads are constructed for smooth stitching that will not break or become distorted for the entire life of the sewn product. Sewing machines are used to join the parts with the sewing thread in a process called Sewing. Threads’ main work is to hold together various parts of the sewn product. However, threads are also used for crafts such as in embroidery for making embroidered clothing and other embroidered patterns home furnishings, bags etc. Other than embroidery, various other crafts like crocheting also use threads in good amount.

Yarns

Yarns are made by twisting fibers to form an interlocked continuous length. This process is known as spinning which is carried through various spinning machines like ring spinning machines and open-end spinning machines. Although there are various spinning methods, the basic processes included in them remain similar that are carding, combing, drafting, twisting and winding. They are all done with the help of specialized machines like carding machines, winding machine and yarn twisting machines.

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Fibers

Fibers are the most basic raw material for the textile industry. They are thread like strands which are converted into yarns with the help of textile spinning machines. Fibers are divided into various categories on the basis of different criteria. The most common categorization is that of natural fibers and synthetic fibers. Natural fibers have their source in plants and animals and include such fibers as cotton, hemp, linen, jute, silk, wool etc. Synthetic fibers are chemically composed, mostly with petroleum based products and include such fibers as polyester, acrylics, aramid, polyethylene, spandex etc. Fibers are also categorized as filament and staple fibers. Fibers in the form of strands are called filaments, example being nylon filament yarn. Very short fibers are known as staple fibers.

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