Nylon-Wool Blends Spun Yarn Primarily Used for Durable and Shape-Retaining Textiles
A blend of nylon staple fiber and wool combines the strength, durability, and abrasion resistance of nylon with the warmth, softness, and natural insulation of wool. This specific blend is engineered to improve performance and longevity while retaining the comfort of wool.
Custom blend ratios are available.
Description
Yarn Count: 10s-100s
Composition: Nylon/Wool (Custom blend ratios are available.)
Blends featuring a significant percentage of nylon staple fiber, such as 65% nylon and 35% wool, are predominantly utilized in applications where enhanced durability, elasticity, and shape retention are desired, while still leveraging some of the natural benefits of wool like warmth and softness.
Main applications:
·Knitwear : While retaining some of the warmth and comfort of wool, the nylon component helps knit garments maintain their shape, resist stretching out, and improve their overall lifespan.
·Hosiery, particularly socks: The addition of nylon significantly improves the wear resistance and elasticity of socks, areas that experience considerable friction and stretching. This leads to longer-lasting and better-fitting socks compared to those made purely from wool.
·Activewear and Outdoor Gear: The blend’s durability, resilience, and ability to wick moisture to some extent make it suitable for performance apparel that needs to withstand movement and varying conditions.
While wool provides insulation and a pleasant feel, the substantial proportion of nylon is key to providing the strength, elasticity, and resistance to abrasion and stretching that makes these textiles particularly well-suited for items subjected to more wear and tear.
