Garment & Textile · Yarn
Open-End (Rotor) Yarn
USUK
US/open-end (ˈroʊtər) jɑrn/UK/open-end (ˈrəʊtə) jɒn/
Yarn spun via air-vortex rotor — fast, economical, bulky hand.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
Also known as
OE Yarn
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Industrialist View
Used for denim, towelling, coarser T-shirts. 4–6x faster than ring. Cheaper but hairier, less lustrous.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Slight rougher surface. Pre-sanforize to control shrinkage.
Construction & Use
Not used for fine count < 30s Ne.