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Yarn Sourcing
All our yarn groups, the yarn count conversion table and our documentation process.
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Cotton Yarn — Combed, Open-End and Melange
Most of our jersey bedding and fitted sheets are knitted from combed cotton yarn. We supply the combed (Ne 20/1–40/1), open-end (Ne 28/1–30/1) and melange cotton yarns we knit ourselves — and other qualities such as compact and carded from our partner spinners — with a sample cone and a lot test report.
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- Combed cotton Ne 20/1–40/1
- Open-end cotton Ne 28/1–30/1
- Melange and dyed combed yarn
- Compact and carded from partner spinners
- Knitting twist; weaving yarn on request
01 Spinning Systems
Combed, Carded, Compact and Open-End — the Difference
In carded yarn the cotton passes through the card and most short fibres stay in the yarn; it is more economical but hairier and less even. Combed yarn additionally goes through a comber that removes short fibres and neps, so the yarn is more even, more lustrous and less hairy — which is why it is preferred for jersey bedding.
Compact yarn condenses the fibres during ring spinning to reduce hairiness, improving strength and surface smoothness. Open-end (rotor) yarn is spun directly from sliver in a rotor; it is bulkier and more economical, usually used in medium to coarse counts, and its strength is lower than ring yarn.
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Cotton Yarns We Supply
In-house counts are our 2025–2026 purchases; others are confirmed with partner spinners in the quotation.
| Yarn | Origin | Count (Ne) | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combed 100% cotton (ring) | Knitted in-house | 20/1, 26/1, 28/1, 30/1, 36/1, 40/1 | Jersey bedding, fitted sheets, single jersey |
| Open-end 100% cotton | Knitted in-house | 28/1, 30/1 | Mattress protectors, economy jersey |
| Combed melange cotton | Knitted in-house | 28/1 | Melange-look jersey |
| Dyed combed cotton | Knitted in-house | 30/1 | Yarn-dyed patterns and stripes |
| Combed compact cotton | Partner spinner | On request | Low-hairiness knitting and weaving |
| Carded ring cotton | Partner spinner | On request | Economy knitting and weaving |
| Plied (two-ply) cotton yarn | Partner spinner | On request | Weaving, sewing and high-strength knitting |
Sample cone and lot report with every quotation; cotton origin (e.g. Aegean, US) is stated per spinner in the quotation.
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Which Cotton Yarn for Jersey?
For skin-contact jersey products such as bedding and fitted sheets, combed Ne 28/1–30/1 is the most common choice for softness and surface evenness. Ne 36/1–40/1 gives a lighter, finer handle; open-end Ne 28/1–30/1 a fuller, more economical construction. Share your fabric weight and washing requirements and we will choose the right count together.
04 Samples & Documents
What You Receive With a Yarn Enquiry
Yarn decides quality before the fabric does — so we ask our spinners for measurable data with every price, and pass the same data on to you.
- Sample cone — from qualities proven on our own knitting machines
- The spinner’s lot-based laboratory report: count, twist, unevenness (CV%), imperfections and strength
- For certified yarn: the spinner’s certificate and the transaction certificate (TC) chain for the shipment
- Packing and loading details: cone weight, pallet and container layout
- Lead time, Incoterms and payment terms in the quotation
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Other Yarn Groups
Knitted in-house
Modal, Lyocell & Viscose
Cellulosic yarns: lyocell, modal and their blends; bamboo viscose from partner spinners.
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Organic & Recycled Yarn
GOTS/OCS organic cotton, recycled-content cotton and polyester.
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Cotton Yarn — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between combed and open-end yarn?
Combed yarn is ring-spun from cotton that has been combed to remove short fibres and neps; it is even, lustrous and low in hairiness. Open-end yarn is spun directly from sliver in a rotor; it is bulkier and more economical, but its strength and surface evenness are lower than combed yarn.
What does 30/1 combed mean?
30/1 means English cotton count Ne 30, single ply; it corresponds to about 19.7 tex (Nm 50.8). Combed means the yarn is spun from combed cotton. It is one of the most common counts for jersey bedding and single jersey fabric.
Which cotton yarn counts can you supply?
In our own knitting we use combed Ne 20/1, 26/1, 28/1, 30/1, 36/1 and 40/1 and open-end Ne 28/1 and 30/1. Compact, carded ring, plied yarn and other counts are supplied on request from our partner spinners.
Request a Yarn Quote
Tell us the yarn type, count (Ne), quantity and end use (knitting / weaving) — we will reply with samples and a price.