Difference between woolen and worsted yarn
Category: Textile
4 Feb 15
Woolen and worsted yarn
| Woolen Yarn | Wrosted Yarn |
|---|---|
| It is spun from short wool fibers of 1” to 3”. | It is spun from long wool fibers longer than 3”. |
| Woolen yarn diameter is medium or coarse. | Wrosted Yarn has fine diameter. |
| It is a bulky and uneven yarn. | It is fine and smooth yarn. |
| It has soft and fuzzy appearance. | It has crisp and smooth appearance. |
| It is heavier in weight. | It is lighter in weight. |
| It does not hold crease well. | It holds crease well. |
| It has lower tensile strength than worsted yarn. | It has higher tensile strength than woolens yarn. |
