Comparison of Filament-Core Spun Yarns Produced by New and Conventional Methods

Abstract

In recent years, we have been reporting our research on composite yarns of mostly cotton content produced on a modified ring spinning system. Recently, we reported an improved method of producing an all staple-core spun yarn, and we have applied the same method to filament-core spinning, obtaining a yarn of greatly improved quality. The new filament-core yarn has almost total core coverage, does not strip, and is about 10% stronger (probably due to its improved yarn structure) than a conventional filament-core yarn. This paper briefly describes the new and conventional core spinning methods and evaluates nylon filament-core/cotton-wrap yarns produced with them. There is also a comparison of the cover factor, strip resistance, and microscopic cross sections of a few other core yarns (with Kevlar, fiberglass, and polyester cores). A significant improvement in the cover factor of the new yarn suggests that it may be very useful for sewing threads; ropes; twines; cables; special military, industrial, and surgical fabrics; and other textiles in which the high strength, durability, and a 100% cotton surface (for ease of finishing or coating) are important.