DTY (Draw Textured Yarn) polyamide yarns are produced through advanced texturing processes combining drawing, twisting, and heat-setting technologies. These treatments create a permanent three-dimensional crimp in the filaments, enhancing bulk, softness, elasticity, and comfort, while ensuring excellent coverage and fabric performance.

The result is a versatile yarn that delivers an optimal balance of aesthetics, comfort, and technical performance for a wide range of textile applications.

How is Texturing Achieved?

The texturing of polyamide 6.6 yarns exploits the thermoplastic nature of synthetic polymers. Through the combination of controlled mechanical deformation and heat treatment, the filaments are permanently set into a crimped structure.

This transformation turns flat filaments into bulkier yarns with improved elasticity, coverage, and softness, making them ideal for apparel, sportswear, hosiery, seamless garments, and technical textiles.

Key Properties

Volume
The crimped structure of textured polyamide provides enhanced bulk and coverage while maintaining a lightweight feel, resulting in fabrics with improved softness and comfort.

Elasticity & Stretch Recovery
Textured polyamide yarns offer excellent elasticity and stretch recovery, ensuring long-lasting shape retention, superior comfort, and freedom of movement even after repeated use and deformation.

Fast Drying
With a moisture regain of approximately 4%, textured polyamide supports rapid drying and easy-care performance, contributing to overall wearer comfort.
Test method: UNI EN ISO 62