Air Covered Spandex Yarn is a high-performance yarn produced with air-coating technology with spandex as the core. It combines the elasticity of spandex and the comfort of coated fibers, and is widely used in many fields such as clothing, sports equipment and household goods. The following are the main performance characteristics of air-coated spandex yarn.
1. Superior elasticity
The biggest feature of air-coated spandex yarn is its superior elasticity. Spandex itself has extremely high stretchability, can stretch to several times its original length, and quickly return to its original shape. The air-coating design further enhances this elasticity, allowing the yarn to provide lasting stretch and recovery capabilities in the fabric, ensuring the wearer's freedom of movement.
2. Good comfort
Since the outer layer of air-coated spandex yarn is usually soft fiber (such as polyester, cotton, etc.), it can provide better touch and comfort. Such a design makes the fabric softer when in contact with the skin, suitable for the production of close-fitting clothing.
3. Lightweight and breathable
The air-encapsulated structure makes the yarn itself relatively lightweight, which is an important advantage for making sportswear and daily wear. At the same time, the encapsulated air layer improves the breathability of the fabric, helps perspiration and maintains a comfortable body temperature, especially in sports and high temperature environments.
4. Excellent wear resistance
Air-encapsulated spandex yarn performs well in wear resistance. The encapsulated outer layer can effectively protect the internal spandex core, reducing the risk of wear and tear, thereby extending the service life of the fabric. This makes it an ideal choice for sportswear and functional clothing.
5. Diverse processability
This yarn can be easily blended with a variety of fibers and adapted to different weaving and knitting processes. Whether it is plain, twill or knitted, air-encapsulated spandex yarn can be well integrated, increasing the elasticity and comfort of the fabric.
6. Color and printing adaptability
Air-encapsulated spandex yarn is easy to dye and print, and can achieve rich color effects. Its good dyeing properties enable it to be combined with various fashion designs to meet the market's demand for personalization and diversification.
7. Environmentally friendly characteristics
Many manufacturers are using renewable and environmentally friendly materials to produce air-coated spandex yarn to reduce environmental impact. With the rise of sustainable fashion, the improvement of this yarn in terms of environmental protection has received more and more attention.
Conclusion
Air-coated spandex yarn has become an important material in the modern textile industry due to its superior elasticity, good comfort, light air permeability, wear resistance and diverse processability. It not only meets the market demand for high-performance fabrics, but also provides consumers with a more comfortable and fashionable wearing experience. With the continuous advancement and innovation of technology, the application prospects of air-coated spandex yarn will be broader.