Technical paper presenting a micro-mechanical model for the interaction between fragmented low elongation-to-break fibers (LE) and high elongation-to-break fibers (HE) in blended yarns, for the evaluation of the load-extension behaviour of such yarns. Authors: T.A. Godfrey and J.N. Rossettos.

Report on a possible method of measuring yarn thickness under lateral force using a range of loads, and a study on the effect of twist on yarn thickness and compressability. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: M.R. Mahmoudi and W. Oxenham.

Extensive paper describing a research project at the National Textile Center, aiming to enhance the fundamental understanding of carding and spinning, and develop new tools to shorten the sequence for staple yarn processing. Project leader: Y. Wang.

Study of models for the twist of multi-folded threads consisting of two component fiber streams, and the possibility of forecasting the twist value of multi-folded yarns. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Dominika Rosiak and Krystyna Przybyl.

Technical paper about research into the development of a technology aimed at manufacturing yarns from antimicrobial and antifungal fibers for apparel fabrics. Authors: Tadeusz Jackowski and others.

Extensive technical paper about the effect of buckling of fibers in yarns and ropes under tension, resulting in failure by axial compression fatique after repeated cycling. Authors: R.E. Hobbs and others.

Introduction to carpet yarn spinning methods and the wool yarn scouring process. From Wools of New Zealand.

Extensive paper about the modernization of the Polish yarn spinning industry sinds 1089, focused on the compact and rotor yarn spinning technologies. Authors: Tadeusz Jackowski and others.

Technical paper describing methods for combining various types of conductive fibers with wool carpet pile, and techniques to create conductive carpet backing. From the Wool Research Organization of New Zealand.

Report of an investigation of the dynamics of yarn tension, with regard to the dependence of the yarn tension on large-diameter circular knitting machines. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: T. Pusch, J. Wunsch and P. Offermann.

Study presenting a new system of classification into seven different groups of end breaks in the rotor spinning proces, after examination of which probable causes of breakage can be predicted, thereby facilitating preventive action to be taken. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: A. Das and S. Ishtiaque.

Technical paper about the vortex spinning technology for the production of fasciated yarns, and its predicted impact on the cotton yarn spinning industry. Author: William Oxenham, Ph.D.

Technical paper about the development of models to elucidate the behaviour of fiber in high speed air flow yarn spinning technology. Authors: W. Oxenham and others.

Paper presenting a critical review of the literature concerning the way fiber mass is disentangled by the revolving-flats card into individual fibers to form a carded sliver, and the effectiveness of principal machine components. Authors: C.A. Lawrence and others.

Master of Science thesis focused on research to determine the impact of the retting methods and blending percentage on the properties of kenaf fiber, and yarns and fabrics containing kenaf fiber, including an analysis and characterization of their physical properties. Author: Ting Zhang.

Technical paper introducing an indirect method for measuring and testing loads and load changes acting on the yarn during the knitting process, enabling the prediction of the consequences of these loads on the yarn structure. From Autex Research Journal. Author: Andreas Charalambus.

Technical paper reporting the results of an investigation into the influence of ring travellers of different weights, types and coatings on the hairiness of acrylic yarns spun from microfiber. Authors: I. Usta and S. Canoglu.

Technical paper about a study conducted in order to develop compound yarns with the properties of aramid and insensitive to UV radiation for application in fabrics for high-performance protective wear, using the technique of coating a core of Kevlar with wool by means of a friction spinning process. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Manuela Ferreira and others.

Technical paper about an investigation of the properties of yarns from cellulose acetate fibers derived from cotton linters or wood pulp cellulose, and manufactured by different commercial yarn spinners. Authors: R. Pociene and others.

Technical paper about a novel technology of cotton yarn spinning, aimed at removing the structural inefficiencies that come from the imbalance between the scale of spinning and the other productive stages of textile production. From vortex Engineering. DOC file. Author: L. Kannan.

Technical paper presenting a method of selecting cotton bales to meet specified ring yarn properties, using artificial neural networks. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: A. Majundar and others.

Comprehensive explanation of the Yarn spinning process, from fiber opening and blending to the final yarn testing procedures. Author: R. Velmurugan.

Short descriptions of fleece skirting, and wool washing, picking, carding, roving, spinning and finishing processes. From the Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill web site.

Collection of articles on yarn spinning, knitting, fiber and yarn terms and definitions, and wool breeds and grades. Author: Rosemary Brock.

Personal homepage of T. Vijayakumar, offering technical information on blowroom, carding and drawing processes in yarn manufacturing. Links to machinery manufacturers' sites, articles, newspapers and magazines.

Extensive technical paper about the Murata vortex yarn spinning technology, compared with conventional yarn spinning technologies. Author: Stuart Gordon.

Description of the manufacturing process of textile yarns from continuous glass fibers. Detailed production flow chart, clickable for additional information. From PPG Industries.

Technical paper reporting on the development of a statisctical model for predicting the likely end breakage rate in the ring spinning process. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Anindya Ghosh and others.

Detailed information on the basic principles of draw textured yarn spinning (DTY). Also, false twisting and tangling, and air-texturing and microfiber texturing. Author: Mr. Udo Schweizer, from Schweizer Consulting.

Technical paper presenting an analysis of the properties of multi-folded yarns and threads manufactured by means of various spinning technologies, and an analysis of twisting processes and characteristics. Authors: D. Rosiak and K. Przybyl.

Technical paper about the examination of the physical properties of vortex spun yarn compared with air-jet spun yarn. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: G. Basal and W. Oxenham.

Article on the critical influences in weaving with elastane yarns at the filling insertion and warp systems, and during the storage of yarns and fabrics. Author: E. Wirth.

List of frequently asked consumer questions about knitting yarns. Information about animal, plant and man-made fibers, yarn constructions and manufacturing processes.Author: Wendy Chatley Green.

Brief explanation of the woolen and worsted yarn spinning technologies. Author: Lady Siobhan nocDhuinnshleibhe.

Analysis of the parameter dependencies which characterise sliver feeding of the spinning machine, as well as the dependencies of linear density of the manufactured yarn on the tension which appears during the process of yarn spinning. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Monika Lotka and Tadeusz Jackowski.