Types of Yarn and their Common Uses
| ACETATE |
Apparel: Blouses, dresses, foundation garments. lingerie,
linings, shirts, slacks, sportswear.
Fabrics: Brocade, crepe, double knits, faille, knitted jerseys,
lace, satin, taffeta, tricot.
Home Furnishings: Draperies, upholstery. fiberfill for pillows,
quilted products |
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| ACRYLIC |
Apparel: Dresses, infant wear, knitted garments, ski
wear, socks, sportswear, sweaters.
Fabrics: Fleece and pile fabrics, face fabrics in bonded
fabrics, simulated furs, jerseys.
Home Furnishings: Blankets. carpets, draperies, upholstery.
Other: Auto tops, awnings,
hand-knitting and craft yarns, industrial and geotextile fabrics
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| ARAMID |
Apparal: protective clothing, military helmets, protective
vests.
Other: sailcloth, ropes and cables, marine and sporting goods |
| LYOCELL |
Apparal: Dresses, slacks and coats |
| MELAMINE |
Fire Blocking Fabrics: Aircraft seating, upholstered furniture.
Meets California TB 133
Protective Clothing: Firefighters' gear, thermal liners,
knit hoods, molten metal splash
apparel, heat resistant gloves. |
| MODACRYLIC |
Apparel: Deep pile coats, trims, linings, simulated fur,
wigs and hairpieces.
Fabrics: Fleece fabrics, industrial fabrics, knit-pile fabric
backings, non-woven fabrics.
Home Furnishings: Awnings, blankets. Carpets, flame-resistant
draperies and curtains,
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| NYLON |
Apparel: Blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery,
lingerie and underwear, raincoats, ski and snow apparel, suits,
windbreakers.
Home Furnishings: Bedspreads, carpets, draperies, curtains,
upholstery.
Other: Conveyor and seat belts, parachutes, racket strings,
ropes and nets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, tents, thread. |
| OLEFIN |
Apparel: Pantyhose, underwear, knitted sports shirts,
men's half hose, men's knitted sportswear, sweaters. Home Furnishings:
Carpet and carpet backing, slipcovers, upholstery. Other: Dye
nets, filter fabrics, laundry and sandbags, geotextiles, automotive
interiors, cordage, doll hair, industrial sewing thread |
| POLYESTER |
Apparel: Blouses, shirts, career apparel, children's wear,
dresses, half hose, insulated garments, ties, lingerie and underwear,
permanent press garments, slacks, suits.
Home Furnishings: Carpets, curtains, draperies, sheets and
pillow cases.
Other: Fiberfill for various products, fire hose, power belting,
ropes and nets, tire cord, sail. |
| RAYON |
Apparel: Blouses, coats, dresses, jackets, lingerie, linings,
millinery. rainwear, slacks, sports shirts, sportswear, suits, ties,
work clothes.
Home Furnishings: Bedspreads, blankets, carpets, curtains,
draperies, sheets, slipcovers, tablecloths, upholstery.
Other: Industrial products, medical,: surgical products,
non-woven products, tire cord |
| SPANDEX |
Articles: (where stretch is desired): Athletic apparel,
bathing suits, delicate laces,
foundation garments, golf jackets, ski pants, slacks, support and
surgical hose. |
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