Yarn Manufacturing

History of Yarn Manufacturing

History of Yarn

From ancient Egypt to Peru, cotton was grown and spun for textile purposes. Learn more about the history of yarn manufacturing.

Basics of Yarn Manufacturing

Although the spinning of cotton yarn is said to have originated in India, Egypt claims to be the first to have explored these techniques.
Yarn Manufacturing: Cleaning & Carding

Yarn Spinning: Fiber Opening & Cleaning

Explore the first steps in yarn spinning: opening and cleaning.
Yarn Spinning Batt Formation & Carding

Yarn Spinning: Batt Formation & Fiber Carding

Explore the next steps in yarn spinning: batt formation and fiber carding.
Yarn Spinning: Fiber Preparation

Yarn Spinning: Fiber Preparation

Explore the final step in yarn spinning: fiber preparation.
Yarn Spinning Processes

Yarn Spinning Processes

Learn about the three different methods for spinning: ring spinning, rotor spinning, and air-jet spinning.
Yarn Numbering

Yarn Spinning: Numbering

Yarn numbering is a term used to describe a yarn’s physical size or, more specifically, its linear density.
Yarn Twist & Ply

Yarn Spinning: Yarn Twist & Ply

No matter the spinning system employed, all yarns contain twist to hold the fibers together.