The raw materials of recycled yarn come from a wide range of sources, mainly including waste textiles, plastic bottles, etc. These recycled materials are not only of various types, but also have significant differences in their physical and chemical properties. For example, waste textiles may be made of different materials such as cotton, linen, silk, and chemical fibers, while plastic bottles are mainly made of plastics such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The diversity of these raw materials provides a rich choice for the production of recycled yarn.
In the selection of recycled materials, manufacturers need to carefully select them according to the performance requirements and market trends of the target products. For example, for products that require high strength and wear resistance, waste textiles containing chemical fiber components can be selected as raw materials; for products that pursue softness and comfort, natural fibers such as cotton and linen can be considered. In addition, by mixing different types of recycled materials, the performance of recycled yarn can be further enriched, such as improving elasticity and enhancing hygroscopicity.
The spinning process is the core link in the production of recycled yarn, which directly determines the color, texture and function of the yarn. By adjusting the spinning process parameters, such as spinning temperature, stretch multiple, curl, etc., regenerated yarns with different characteristics can be produced.
Color diversification: During the spinning process, the color diversification of the regenerated yarn can be achieved by adding environmentally friendly dyes or masterbatches. These dyes and masterbatches can be fully mixed with the molten polymer material to form a uniform color in the yarn. In addition, by adjusting the type and concentration of the dye, regenerated yarns with special colors such as gradient color and metallic luster can also be produced.
Texture diversification: The texture of the regenerated yarn mainly depends on its fiber morphology and surface structure. By adjusting parameters such as stretch multiple and curl in the spinning process, yarns with different thickness, softness, hardness, smoothness or roughness can be produced. For example, a high stretch multiple can produce thin and soft yarns, while a low stretch multiple may produce thick and stiff yarns. In addition, by adopting special spinning techniques such as air deformation and false twist, the texture performance of the regenerated yarn can be further enriched.
Functional diversification: The functional diversification of recycled yarn mainly depends on the modification of recycled materials and the innovation of spinning process. For example, by adding functional additives such as antibacterial agents and flame retardants, recycled yarns with antibacterial and flame retardant properties can be produced. By adopting special spinning technologies, such as blended spinning and composite spinning, yarns with special functions such as conductivity, heat preservation, moisture absorption and perspiration can also be produced. These functionally diversified recycled yarns not only meet consumers' higher demands for product performance, but also provide more possibilities for innovative design of textiles.
The diversified production of recycled yarns not only enriches the types and styles of textiles, but also meets the growing personalized needs of consumers. As consumers pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, recycled yarn, as an environmentally friendly material, is gradually becoming a popular choice in the market. At the same time, consumers' performance requirements for textiles are also becoming increasingly diversified, such as the pursuit of comfort, fashion, functionality, etc. The diversified production of recycled yarns just caters to these needs and injects new vitality into the textile market.
In addition, the diversified production of recycled yarns also promotes innovation and development in the textile industry. Manufacturers are constantly exploring new recycled materials and spinning processes to launch textiles with novel designs and unique functions, thus driving the transformation and upgrading of the entire industry.