Texturized PET
Polyester fibers, the synthetic fibers, are long chain polymers derived from coal, air,
water, and petroleum. They are formed through chemical reaction between an acid and
alcohol. In this reaction, two or more molecules combine to make a large molecule
whose structure repeats throughout its length. These molecules are very stable and
strong. There are variations in the compositions and therefore in the properties of
polyester fibers. Polyester in different forms is used widely in textile application to make
polyester (PET)resin and Filament Yarn such as Partially Oriented Yarn
(POY),Polyester Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY), Polyester Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY),
Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF), Polyester Spun Yarn (PSY), Technical Yarn, Tire cord
and Mono filaments Yarn.
Types of Polyester
The polyester fibers are generally available in two varieties- PET (polyethylene
terephthalate) and PCDT (poly-1, 4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate). PET is
the most common production. It is stronger than PCDT, while PCDT has more elasticity
and resilience. PET can be used alone or blended with other fabrics for making wrinkle
free and stain resistant clothing that can retain its shape. PCDT is more suitable for
heavier applications, such as draperies and furniture coverings.
Types of Polyester Yarns
The polyester yarns have a wide range of diameters and staple lengths. The yarns are
made basically as monofilament yarns, multifilament yarns and spun yarns.
Textured Yarns
These yarns are made of PET multifilaments. Texturizing is either done along with the
drawing process or afterwards during throwing or texturizing process.
1. (DTY: DRAWN TEXTURED YARN)
Draw Texturised Yarn (DTY) is manufactured by texturising partially oriented yarn using
texturising machines. Polyester DTY yarn is a continuous filament yarn that has been
processed to introduce durable crimps twists, interlaces, loops or other fine distortions
along the lengths of the filament. Yarns made from thermoplastic materials can be
textured by heat setting in a twisted condition, which results in polyester DTY yarn of
greater bulk, higher stretch, and more pleasing aesthetics.
Polyester DTY yarn can also be obtained in various colors by the dope dyed technology
or by conventional dyeing. Dope dyed DTY is usually packed on paper bobbins whereas
Raw White DTY which is used for dyeing is loosely packed on perforated plastic tube so
that all the yarn can be easily dyed when the bobbin is dipped in color. DTY yarn can be
in Semi Dull or Bright or Trilobal Bright depending upon the type of sections of filaments.
DTY is suitable for fabric end uses like outer/inner garments, skin-clinging garments,
furnishings, upholstery, etc. This is a replacement of cotton and cotton blend yarns with
very low moisture content.
Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY) yarn is obtained when Polyester POY is simultaneously
twisted & drawn. DTY yarn is mainly used in weaving & knitting of fabrics for making
clothes, home furnishings, seat covers, bags and many other uses. DTY yarn can be in
Semi Dull or Bright or Trilobal Bright depanding upon the type of sections of
filaments.
Technical Properties of DTY yarn can be moulded in several ways to make the yarn
suitable for its vast uses. Different heating techniques can be used to make the yarn set
for specific use - 1 Heater DTY is normally woolly & more stretchable as compared to
DTY with 2 Heater. Also the DTY yarn can be made with several combinations of
Intermingle points - it can be Non-Intermingle (NIM) having 0 - 10 knots/meter or
Semi-Intermingle (SIM) having 40 - 50 knots/meter or High-Intermingle (HIM) having
100 - 120 knots/meter. These knots are not actually the knots tied when two threads are
broken but they are the tangle knots created by heating pressure. These Intermingle
yarns, also known as Interlaced yarn, are the replacement for lightly twisted yarns.
Polyester DTY yarn can also be twisted to high twists like 1500 TPM or 4000 TPM (twist
per meter). Such twisted yarn can also be heat-set to make the yarn permanently
thermo-set the twist. Catonic DTY is another variant of Polyester DTY that is mainly
used in blankets. Catonic DTY is made from Catonic PET Chips.
2. Machines used for pilot texturizing pet
Barmag AFK M texturizing machine (for FDY or FOY)
Application of the polyester textured yarn
Polyester textured yarn is used in manufacturing of many products, such as
clothing, home furnishings, industrial fabrics, computer, recording tapes, and
electrical insulation. It has several advantages over traditional fabrics as it does
not absorb moisture. Its low absorbency also makes it naturally resistant to
stains. Polyester clothing can be preshrunk in the finishing process. This makes it
resist shrinking and it doesn't stretch out of shape. The fabric not need to dyed,it
is the dope dyed yarn so can be used directly. Polyester textured yarn are an
effective, nonallergenic insulator, thus it is used for filling pillows, quilting,
outerwear, and sleeping bags.
