What is ACY in Yarn ? The definition of ACY (air covered yarn).

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What is ACY? The definition of ACY (air covered yarn)

ACY (Air Spandex Covered Yarn) consists of spandex and DTY.

Air covering is a process of combining two or more yarns to create unique yarns with new combination of characteristics.
It can be divided into Nylon ACY and Polyester ACY.
The most common specifications are 2070, 3070, 4070, 2075, 3075, 4075.


What can they make for? The application of ACY (air covered yarn).

They are comfortable to wear and can modify their elasticity to fit different end-products.
Air Covered Yarns can be used to produce fabrics of varying styles, hands and functions, and can be designed for woven as well as knitted  fabrics according to their properties.
Air Covered Yarn also can be used for knitting, hand knitting, weaving, sewing, mostly in socks, underwears, swimwear, clothes, ect.

The following products are made of ACY Air covered yarn.

Seamless underwear
Knitting underwear