Hand feel
Hand feel / Handle
The tactile sensation perceived when touching the dyed and finished yarn, which includes softness, smoothness, stiffness, bulkiness and other sensory characteristics. The hand feel of the yarn is influenced by dyeing and finishing treatments (softeners, oils, wax) and must match the specifications required by the customer. It is a subjective qualitative parameter but crucial for the evaluation of yarn intended for knitwear.
Gassing
Reeling
Unwinding
Cone winding
Waxing cone winding
Yarn conditioning
Mercerization
Finishing
Dye bath
Autoclave
Hydro-extractor
Yarn dryer
Greige yarn
Cones
Hanks
Lab dip
Liquor ratio
Color fastness
Hand feel
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