Definition of Yarn

• A yarn is a constructed assemblage of textile fibers which acts as a unit in fabric formation. Classification: Yarns may be: • Staple or Filament • Single or Plied • Simple or Complex In addition, Filament yarns may be: * Types of Yarn 1. Staple or (Short fibers) 2. Singleor (One Strand) 3. simple or (Same appearance along length) Filament (Continuous Filaments) Plied *Cord(Cabled) (Two or more strands, twisted) Complex (Variable appearance along length) Filament Yarns may be • Flat or Texturized • A T-shirt would probably be knit from a SIMPLE, • • Fabric for a slip would probably be knit from a FLAT,