Yarn guide
A guide to polyester DTY yarn.
Plain answers to the questions buyers ask most: what each denier is used for, what the filament numbers mean, which intermingling to choose, and what to tell a supplier. Each topic has its own page.
Reviewed by Mohamed Rizk, Head of Production Engineering, 20+ years at Al Rawda. Last updated
- Denier
- 70D – 1200D
- Filaments
- 36F – 248F
- Intermingling
- NIM · SIM · HIM
What is DTY yarn?
Quick answer
DTY (drawn textured yarn) is polyester filament yarn that has been drawn and then textured, which gives it bulk, stretch and a soft feel. It is made from partially oriented yarn (POY) on a texturizing machine.
The texturizing step puts permanent crimps and loops into the filaments, so the yarn feels soft and warm, close to a natural fibre. Weavers and knitters use DTY for apparel, home furnishings, upholstery, seat covers and bags.
Every DTY yarn is described by four things: its denier, its filament count, its intermingling and its lustre. This guide explains each one and what it is typically used for.
The uses in this guide are typical industry practice, not a promise of how a yarn will behave in your fabric. We supply customers from every sector of the textile industry, and we send samples free of charge, so test one.
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