Features of VORTEX yarns.

The structure of VORTEX yarn optimizes the inherent characteristics of its base material. Features of VORTEX yarn are introduced.

Wash resistance

When subjected to repeated wash and dry cycles, VORTEX fabrics produce the least lint of any staple spinning system. This is one of VORTEX’s advantages not seen in other staple yarn systems, and results from low yarn hairiness and a structure in which each fiber is held securely in the yarn center. For the same reason, VORTEX is also resistant to fabric deformation and color fading from repeated wash/dry cycles. This is just one of the "value-added" features of VORTEX.

After five washing and drying cycles
- knitting fabrics (Rib)

Ne40/1 (15/1tex)
Rayon 100% of VORTEX
Ne40/1 (15/1tex)
Rayon 100% of Ring yarn

After five washing and drying cycles
- cotton 100% pile

Ne13/1 (45/1tex)
Carded cotton of VORTEX
Ne13/1 (45/1tex)
Carded cotton of OE-Rotor yarn

After twenty washing and drying cycles - knitting fabrics

Single Jersey Ne30/1 (20/1tex) Rayon 100%

Comparison of fabric shrinkage after laundering.

Single Jersey
Combed Cotton 100% Ne40/1 (15/1tex)
JIS L1018D Method, Japan, 2002

Comparison of fabric skew after laundering.

Single Jersey
Combed Cotton 100% Ne40/1 (15/1tex)
JIS L1018G Method hang-dry, Japan, 2002

Fabric color retention after laundering (Color Loss)

5.0=Negligible or no color aalteration
4.0=Slight color change
3.0=Noticeable color change
2.0=Considerable color alteration
1.0=Much color alteration
Polyester 100% Ne12/1 (50/1tex)
AATC Test Method 61, U.S., 2001

Reduced lint shedding

Compared to a ring spun yarn towel, a VORTEX spun towel has lower lint shedding in laundering, thus retaining the towel bulk better than the ring spun.