What is a Yarn?

A yarn is a continuous length of interlocked fibers, both natural and synthetic, and is used in the production of textiles and other products. A succession of short fibers is generally twisted into a continuous yarn.

Yarn Manufacturing Technique
Yarns can be made of short or staple fibers by using several techniques. The method used for manufacturing yarn depends on the manufacturer's preference for equipment, economic implications, fibers used, desired properties of the yarn to be produced. Some of the techniques used are:

• Ring Spinning Technique
• Open end spinning
• Friction spinning
• Self- twist spinning
• Electrostatic spinning

Applications of Yarn
Yarns made from both natural and synthetic fibers are used in a number of industries and products including:

• Apparels
• Home furnishings
• Commercial furnishings
• Industrial applications
• Pharmaceuticals