Twist and Tension as Factors in Yarn Characteristics

Abstract

Twist and tension during spinning play an important part in deciding the yarn char acteristics. The dual effect of twist and tension on yam characteristics—their effect after the yarn leaves the front roller nip and before it is wound on the cop—has not received as much attention as it deserves. This effect has been studied here by varying the twist multiplier from 0.65 to 9 on roving and 3.5 to 7 on 32s yarn at different tensions.