Developing fabric from natural to chemical fibers has been a long process. The earliest recorded use of threads comes from Egypt in 5500 BC. Wool was used as a natural fiber for thousands of years before the first commercial of rayon in 1910. The development of high-tech textiles relies on enhancements of fiber raw materials and processing techniques. In 1958, Eastman Chemical Products developed the first type of polyester fabric, called Kodel. Today, melt spinning of polymers is the most common method of creating synthetic fibers, which have been used to develop DTY yarn.

DTY yarn is a widely used type of polyester fabric. It stands for Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY) and is commonly used in the clothing and home furnishing industries. DTY yarn is a versatile fabric that can be used in various ways and is known for its durability and strength.

This article will cover the meaning of DTY yarn, the types of DTY yarn and their features, its applications of DTY yarn, and its advantages.

What is DTY Yarn?

Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY) is widely used for apparel and home furnishing fabrics. DTY yarn is created by twisting and drawing polyester POY yarn. This yarn is usually single but can blend with other types of threads. For weaving and knitting a fabric, DTY polyester yarn is twisted, heat-set, and stretched to give it a unique texture. This process gives the yarn greater strength and durability and makes it more resistant to shrinking, wrinkling, and fading. DTY yarn also has a high elasticity and is resistant to abrasion. DTY yarn is available in various colors and textures and can be dyed or printed to create multiple looks.

The Types of DTY Yarn and Their Features

There are various types of DTY yarn, and each comes with unique features.

• Regular DTY: Regular DTY is a polyester fabric created by twisting and heat-setting the yarn. This is the most common type of DTY yarn.
• Recycle DTY: Recyclable DTY is a type of polyester fabric that is made from recycled materials, such as polyester bottle flakes. This eco-friendly product is also warmly welcomed.
• Cotton-like DTY: Cotton-like DTY is a polyester fabric that mimics cotton's look and feels. It features a 3D effect, good drapability, and bulkiness.
• Elastic DTY: Elastic DTY is a type of polyester fabric that is made with elastomeric fibers. They are widely applied in clothing like tights, hosiery, swimsuits, and sportswear.
• CD/Poly composite DTY: CD/Poly Composite DTY is a type of polyester fabric made with a combination of polyester and a kind of plastic called cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). Thanks to the different levels of dye absorption between CD and polyester, the fabric can be dyed into two different colors at one time.
• Antibacterial DTY: Antibacterial DTY is a type of polyester fabric made with an antimicrobial agent that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. With this feature, it is widely applied in medical textiles, infant clothing, sportswear, and bedding.
• Breathable and quick-dry DTY: Compared with wool or cotton clothing, clothes weaved by breathable/quick-dry DTY are easier to evaporate the moisture out and dry faster. Its breathable and quick-dry features attribute to its cross sections, which wick your sweat much easier.

Applications of DTY Yarn

DTY yarn is so versatile that it can be weaved into different types of polyester fabric, which is used in various applications. Due to DTY yarn's durability and toughness, the uses are almost endless.

• Clothing Industry: This yarn is commonly used in the clothing industry because of its ability to be dyed and its resistance to shrinking and wrinkling in some instances. DTY yarn can be found in t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and other apparel
• Home Furnishing Industry: Bedding, Carpet, Curtain: This yarn is also commonly used for bedding, carpets, curtains, and other upholstery. The prominent reason for DTY yarn being the primary material is its durability.
• Automotive Industry: Seat Cover, Headliner Fabric: Another typical use for DTY yarn is automotive fabrics, specifically seat covers, headliners, and other interior parts.
• Bag: Backpacks and handbags require added durability and toughness due to their constant use. DTY yarn fits the need, and these bags are almost exclusively made from this material.

Advantages of HENGLI DTY Yarn

There are numerous advantages of using HENGLI DTY yarn over other yarns available on the market. The benefits of HENGLI DTY Yarn include:

• Good dimensional stability
• Heat resistance
• The absorption of impact load
• Long-lasting
• Sturdiness
• Lightweight
• Flexibility
• Shrink and wrinkle resistant
• Dyeable
• Anti-static resistance
• Resistant to warping
• Does not quickly fade on exposure
• Excellent light-resistance
• Soft to the touch

About HENGLI

Formed in 1994, HENGLI Group is a global enterprise that covers the entire production process from oil refining to petrochemical, polyester raw materials, and fabrics. With 120,000 employees, we hold one of the world's largest PTA plants, a significant producer of functional fiber, a weaving business, and China's "Enterprise Technology Center." Regarding corporate strength and product brand value, HENGLI Group has broken records and ranks among the best in the industry internationally. Visit our website to learn more about HENGLI.