Table 1.
Specifications of the yarns used.
| Parameters of the yarns | Plaiting yarn (Single covered) | Inlay yarn (Double covered) | The main/ground yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall yarn linear density (Denier) | 90 ± 2 | 322 ± 2 | 152 ± 2 |
| Linear density of top covering (Denier) | 72 ± 2 | 22 ± 2 | – |
| Linear density of bottom covering (Denier) | – | 22 ± 2 | – |
| Linear density of Elastane/Lycra (Denier) | 22 ± 2 | 162 ± 2 | – |
| Elastane/Lycra (%) | 7.79 | 55.84 | 0 |
| Nylon (%) | 92.21 | 44.16 | 100 |
| No. of filaments | 24 | 40 | 48 |
| Cross section | Round | Round | Textured |
| Orientation | POY | POY | POY |
| Colour | Raw white | Raw white | Raw white |