Double-layer yarn is a kind of fabric that many people are familiar with, especially with Parents of children – Most of the personal products used by babies in maternal and child stores, such as underwear, quilts, towels, etc., are double-layer gauze. Because it feels fluffy and soft, has good moisture absorption and breathability, it has always had a very good reputation, so when it is used in bedding, it is also very popular. The recommended entry for double-layer gauze bedding in a book is as high as 10w+ .
Today we will talk about double layers Yarn.
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What is Double yarn?
Double-layer yarn also It is called “Baby Cotton”. As the name suggests, it is a fabric made of two layers of cotton gauze. When making double layers of gauze, the two layers of cotton gauze are interwoven with a yarn every 2cm or so during the weaving process. Together, the two layers of gauze are closely connected together and there will be no shifting problem.
Double-layer yarn is essentially Pure cotton, formerly known as medical gauze, early masks were also made of gauze. Because of its very good safety and breathability, it was gradually used in maternal and infant personal products and intimate pajamas. Then, as people’s experience with the four-piece set improved, it was gradually used in bedding.
Compared with ordinary cotton bedding, Double-layer yarn has excellent performance in terms of comfort, safety, fabric properties, etc. Therefore, bedding made of this fabric was quickly accepted and loved by consumers once it was released.
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Double layer Why is yarn popular?
1 , soft and fluffy, super comfortable to sleep on
Double-layer gauze is made of gauze. The fabric is light and soft. The double-layer interwoven fabric structure makes it fluffier than ordinary pure cotton and feels softer and more comfortable. It can make people feel cared for when in contact with the skin. It feels more comfortable to sleep on than washed cotton, making it very suitable for people who demand softness from the fabric.
2. Safe and comfortable, The perfect choice for sensitive skin
Double-layer yarn can generally achieve Class A safety level. Category A is a safety level for infants. With stricter controls on formaldehyde, PH value, color fastness, etc., it is more environmentally friendly and safer. In addition to infants, pregnant women and other people who have higher requirements for product safety, people with sensitive skin can also use it. safe to use.
3. Moisture absorption Breathable, easy to cope with the return to Nantian
Double-layer yarn can be used for medical gauze, masks, etc. The skin-friendliness, comfort and breathability of the fabric are self-evident. It not only maintains the excellent moisture absorption capacity of pure cotton, but also has unparalleled breathability of ordinary cotton fabrics. sex. Therefore, it is a good choice to use them in areas with relatively high humidity in the south. In humid and hot weather in spring and summer, using double-layer yarn will make it more refreshing and comfortable, and it will dry easily after washing.
4. The more you wash, the more you wash. Soft, the more comfortable you use it
Double-layer yarns are generally sizing when weaving them. After they are purchased and cleaned, the sizing on the fabric will gradually recede and the fabric will become softer. The more times it is washed, the softer the fabric will be and the more comfortable it will be with use. .
However, the density of double-layer yarn is relatively low , so its stability and wear resistance are not as good as those of ordinary cotton. Therefore, when cleaning, it is recommended to use gentle washing mode to avoid cotton yarn breakage and better protect it.Products.
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Double layer Things to note when buying yarn bedding
Although most double-layer gauze bedding products can reach the A-level safety level, it is difficult to avoid unscrupulous merchants using inferior dyes and passing them off as good ones. The quality of double-layer yarn on the market is uneven, with both good and bad qualities. This is why some people buy double-layer yarn that feels rough and hard.
Double-layer gauze beds currently on the market Most of the products are 32S and 40S, and 50S is considered a high count. Therefore, when buying double-layer yarn, don’t trust the so-called high-count four-piece sets such as 80S and 100S.
It is recommended to buy Class A safety technology level ( Direct contact with infants and young children, no formaldehyde, no aromatic amines, no fluorescent agent), count 40S and above, density not less than 200.
If you are interested in softness and breathability For higher requirements, you can buy yarn-dyed jacquard double-layer yarn or yarn-dyed washed double-layer yarn. Fabrics using jacquard and washed processes will have higher overall comfort, while fabrics made with yarn-dyed processes have higher color fastness and are softer than printing and dyeing processes.
Because if the count and density are too low , there is a large gap between the yarns, and external friction will cause lint to fall off, which can easily cause unnecessary trouble~
