Carded yarn is a type of cotton yarn that is carded but not combed, resulting in a less uniform and lower quality product compared to combed yarn. It is cheaper and often used in coarse and medium fabric counts, including applications like terry towels for their absorbency. Types of carded yarn include woolen, carded cotton, and blended yarn, each catering to various garment and textile needs.

1. CARDED
YARN

2. WHAT IS
CARDED
YARN?
Carded yarn is a cotton yarn which
has been carded but not combed.
This type of yarn contains a wide
range of fibre length. As a result,
carded yarn is not as uniform as
combed yarns. It should be noted
here that, carded yarns are
considerably cheaper and are used in
coarse and medium counts.
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3. PROPERTIES
OF CARDED
YARN
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• Carded yarn is comparatively less regular yarn.
• It is comparatively lower strength of yarn.
• This type of contains neps.
• It has less lusture than combed yarn.
• This type of yarns is produced including short fibres.
• Carded yarn is more hairy than combed yarn.
• Combed yarn is cheaper than combed yarn.
• It is one of the lower quality of yarn.
• It has harder hand feelings.
• It has comparatively lower strength than combed yarn.
• Normally, low quality fabrics are produced by using this
type of yarn.
• Dyeing and knitting wastage is very high for carded yarn
than combed yarn.

4. Input Process or Machine Used Output
Bale Blow room Lap
Lap Carding machine Sliver
Sliver Breaker draw frame Sliver
Sliver Finisher draw frame Sliver
Sliver Roving frame / speed frame / simplex Roving
Roving Ring frame Carded yarn

5. TYPES OF
CARDED YARN
• Woolen Yarn
Woolen yarn is a type of carded yarn that is made primarily from wool fibers. It is famous for its warmth, softness, and insulating
properties. Woolen yarn usually has consumption in knitting and crocheting garments, accessories, and blankets.
• Carded Cotton Yarn
The carded cotton yarn has its source from cotton fibers that have undergone the carding process. It is popular for its softness,
breathability, and absorbency. Carded cotton yarn is commonly used for making lightweight summer garments, baby items, and
home decor.
• Blended Carded Yarn
Blended carded yarn is a combination of different types of fibers, such as wool and synthetic fibers. This type of yarn offers
enhanced characteristics from each fiber type, combining properties like warmth, durability, and elasticity. Blended carded yarn
is popular for a wide range of projects, including scarves, hats, and sweaters.
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• Woolen Yarn
• Carded Cotton Yarn
• Blended Carded Yarn

6. • Cost Effective
• softer and more breathable feel compared to
other types of yarn.
• better insulation properties, keeping you warm
and cozy in chilly weather.
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ADVANTAGE
OF CARDED
YARN

7. APPLICATION
OF CARDED
YARN
• Before describing the application areas of the carded
yarn, we must get to know about the quality of the fabric
made of carded yarn. Unfortunately, the carded yarn
produces a very low-quality fabric with low production
costs. For terry towels, carded yarns are one of the ideal
yarn types. Terry towels made of carded yarn, have high
absorbency and quick drying ability. Carded yarn tends
to be used for knitting, crocheting, and weaving. There is
no other raw material except for cotton. These yarns tend
to be of wide variety.
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