Ringspun Fabric by Apparel Search - Terms of Interest to the Fashion Industry

Ringspun Fabric by Apparel Search - Terms of Interest to the Fashion Industry

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Ringspun fabric is manufactured on a ring spinning system. This is a system of spinning wherein drafting the roving, twisting the yarn and winding it on the bobbin, proceed simultaneously and continuously. Modern ring frames are suitable for spinning all counts typically up to 150's. This usually gives a stronger yarn and is more productive than the mule spinning frame.

Ringspun fabric typically provides a softer hand then open-end fabric. The spun cotton is softer to the touch, which is certainly more pleasing to the skin. Ringspun fabric is a very common fabrication. Often used for t-shirts, tank tops, pants and many other garment types.

By the way, ringspun fabric has absolutely nothing to do with the jewelry ring... The ring spinning system is regarding textile machinery.

Ringspun Fabric: ML61109

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