This open-end (OE) collection covers 100% cotton, cotton/polyester 50/50 and 100% viscose yarns spun for knitted fabric production. Yarns are offered raw and across a wide NE count range for a variety of knit constructions. The range is intended for sourcing and production teams at knitting mills and apparel suppliers.
Available Compositions and Counts
- 100% Cotton, open-end spun, NE 8/1 to NE 30/1
- Cotton/Polyester 50/50, open-end spun, NE 8/1 to NE 30/1
- 100% Viscose, open-end spun, NE 8/1 to NE 30/1
Counts available across the range include NE 8/1, 10/1, 12/1, 14/1, 16/1, 18/1, 20/1, 24/1, 28/1 and 30/1. All yarns are supplied in raw colour.
Spinning Method and Properties
Open-end spinning feeds fibre directly into a rotor rather than through a ring and traveller, producing yarn with a more uniform, bulkier structure compared to ring spun yarn. OE yarns generally show higher hairiness and a fuller handle, characteristics that suit fabrics where surface uniformity and bulk are more important than a smooth, compact yarn surface. The cotton/polyester 50/50 blend combines the natural handle and moisture properties of cotton with the added strength and dimensional stability contributed by polyester, while the 100% viscose option brings the softness and drape typical of viscose fibre to open-end constructions.
Typical End Uses
These open-end yarns are suited to knitted fabrics for apparel, including jersey and fleece-type constructions where bulk and cover are priorities. Buyers sourcing woven-compatible open-end yarns can review the Woven Open-End collection, and those interested in ring spun alternatives can see the Ring range. Coloured open-end options are available under Open-End Recycle Colorful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fibre compositions are available in this open-end collection?
The collection includes 100% cotton, cotton/polyester 50/50, and 100% viscose, all spun using the open-end method.
What NE counts can be supplied?
Counts range from NE 8/1 up to NE 30/1, including NE 10/1, 12/1, 14/1, 16/1, 18/1, 20/1, 24/1 and 28/1.
What colour is available for these yarns?
All three products in this collection are supplied in raw colour.