Carded cotton is a fundamental form of cotton yarn that undergoes the carding process—a mechanical operation which disentangles, cleans, and intermixes cotton fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver suitable for subsequent processing. The process removes most of the short fibers and aligns the remaining long fibers, which improves the consistency of the yarn. Compared with combed cotton, carded cotton is more affordable and is widely used in the production of basic fabrics and textiles.
There are several forms and applications of carded yarns, such as carded open end cotton, 30s carded cotton yarn, and carded compact yarn. These yarns can be further differentiated as per application, softness, feel, and price.
Carded Cotton Type | Yarn Count Range | Twist per Inch | Strength (cN/tex) | Short Fiber Content (%) | End Use |
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Carded Cotton | 10s – 40s | 16 – 28 | 14 – 19 | 10 – 20 | Basic shirting, poplin, towels |
Carded Open End Cotton | 6s – 24s | 12 – 24 | 12 – 16 | 17 – 25 | Denim, towels, knit fabrics |
Carded Compact Yarn | 20s – 40s | 20 – 30 | 16 – 22 | 7 – 13 | High-end shirting, bedsheets |
Combed Carded Yarn | 30s – 60s | 22 – 35 | 22 – 32 | 2 – 6 | Luxury apparel, fine fabrics |
One of the most frequently discussed topics in the textile industry is the comparison between carded cotton and combed cotton.
Attribute | Carded Cotton | Combed Cotton |
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Softness | Medium (e.g., cotton carded soft) | High |
Strength | Medium | High |
Price | 30s carded cotton yarn price: Competitive | Higher (premium yarn market) |
Appearance | More fiber ends, less smooth | Smoother, lustrous |
Common Applications | T-shirts, poplin, towels | Dress shirts, babywear, underwear |
With its cost efficiency, good mechanical properties, and adaptability to various blending ratios, carded cotton will continue to fuel the backbone of textile production. Both global apparel manufacturers and specialty textile brands rely on carded and carded compact yarns for scalability and performance.
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For in-depth industry analyses, refer to:
- [Textile Excellence: Carded Cotton Technical Review](https://www.textileexcellence.com/tech/processing/carded-cotton-basics-and-market-potential/)
- [The India Textile Journal: Carded and Combed Yarn](https://www.indiantextilejournal.com/processing/carded-and-combed-yarn-an-analysis/)
- [Textile Learner: Difference Between Carded and Combed Yarn](https://textilelearner.net/difference-between-carded-and-combed-yarn/)
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