Garment & Textile · Yarn

Open-End (Rotor) Yarn

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.

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