What’s the difference between single and double yarn?

Simply put, a single yarn is woven with a single thread, and a double yarn is woven with two yarns.

The specific differences between the two are as follows:
1.single yarn
Single yarn is from cotton to yarn, ordinary twist into ordinary cotton yarn, the larger the number of yarn, the finer the quality of woven cotton cloth, 120 and 80 pieces can be distinguished from the quality.
2. double yarn
Double yarn is a kind of ply yarn, only limit 2 yarn in one strand. In the general industry for line, that is, into yarn called line, not yarn.
3.strength
In terms of strength, single yarn strength is not as strong as double yarn, double yarn is stronger.
4.Fabric quality
In terms of fabric effect, the effect of double yarn fabric cloth will be better than that of single yarn, which benefits from the quality of cotton yarn with high yarn count.
5.Fabric texture
Double ply yarn and single yarn have different effects on some varieties. In textiles, we most commonly use canvas, which has a better texture.
6.price
In addition to the high yarn count needs to use good cotton, but also increase the processing fee of this part of the share, these are higher in cost than the same density of single yarn. Simply put, the double yarn product is better and more expensive.

The above content is from Global Textile Network