Industrial Textile Glossary
Standardized definitions, testing nomenclature, and manufacturing terminology recognized across circular knitting mills and weaving plants.
Y
Yarn Count
A numerical value that expresses the fineness, thickness, or linear density of a textile yarn.
Yarn count systems are divided into direct systems (mass per unit length, e.g., Tex, Denier) and indirect systems (length per unit mass, e.g., English Cotton Count Ne, Metric Nm). In indirect systems like Ne, a higher number indicates a finer, thinner yarn.
Industrial Application: 30s Ne combed cotton yarn is finer than 20s Ne cotton yarn and is commonly selected for lightweight single jersey knits.
Related Fabrics:
Single Jersey
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Standard Terminology Notice:
Fabric specifications such as GSM, width, composition and performance may vary depending on yarn, construction, finishing process, manufacturer and end use. Values shown are general industry reference information and should not be treated as a supplier specification.