textured yarn

Textured yarns are synthetic continuous filaments that have been modified to create a special texture and appearance. These texturizing processes were initially developed for synthetic fibers to improve characteristics like opacity, appearance, texture, warmth, and absorbency, while reducing slipperiness and pilling.1

Common texturizing methods include:
* Crimping: Introducing waviness or loops into the filaments.12
* Curling: Creating curls or loops at intervals.1
* Coiling: Imparting stretch to the yarn.1
* Air-jet texturing: Using a high-speed air jet to entangle filaments.3
* Knit-de-knit: Knitting a yarn into a fabric, setting it with heat, and then unraveling it.14
* False-twisting: Twisting a heated yarn, cooling it to set the twist, and then untwisting it, leaving convoluted filaments.12

These processes significantly influence the final fabric's look, feel, and performance.15