Single Air Covered Yarn

Single Air Covered Yarn

Single Air Covered Yarn (ACY) is a composite elastic yarn where a spandex (elastane) core is intermingled with a nylon or polyester filament sheath using compressed air instead of mechanical twisting.
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Description

Technical Parameters

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Single Air Covered Yarn (ACY) is a composite elastic yarn where a spandex (elastane) core is intermingled with a nylon or polyester filament sheath using compressed air instead of mechanical twisting.

 

How It Differs from SCY

 

Unlike Single Covered Yarn (SCY), which uses a hollow spindle to physically wrap the outer filament around the core, ACY relies on high-pressure air jets to intermittently open and entangle the sheath filaments with the spandex core. This creates a softer, bulkier, more fabric-like hand feel with no visible twist pattern on the surface.

 

Key Characteristics

 

Softer Hand Feel

The air-jet process produces a yarn that is noticeably softer and more supple than mechanically covered yarn, making it ideal for next-to-skin applications.

01

No Twist Memory

Because there is no mechanical twisting, ACY has zero torque or twist liveliness, which means fabrics lie flat without curling or skewing - a critical advantage for circular knitting.

02

Better Core Coverage

The air entanglement creates a more uniform and complete coverage of the spandex core compared to single mechanical wrapping, reducing the risk of core exposure during fabric stretching.

03

Higher Production Speed

The air-covering process runs at significantly higher speeds (up to 3–4x faster) than mechanical covering, making ACY more cost-effective for large-volume production.

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Product Specification

 

Position

Material & Specification

Percentage

Core:

100% spandex, φ0.1mm

9%

Wrapped Thread:

100% , polyester, 75D

91%

Elongation:

3.5

-

Twist:

450

-

Twist Sense:

S , Z

-

  • Thickness: 2075
  • Color: white/black
  • H.S. code: 5606000000

 

Position

Material & Specification

Percentage

Core:

100% spandex, φ0.16mm

12%

Wrapped Thread:

100% polyester, 75D

88%

Elongation:

3.5

-

Twist:

430

-

Twist Sense:

S , Z

-

  • Thickness: 3075
  • Color: white/black
  • H.S. code: 5606000000

 

Position

Material & Specification

Percentage

Core:

100% spandex , φ0.2mm

15%

Wrapped Thread:

100% polyester, 75D

85%

Elongation:

3.5

-

Twist:

430

-

Twist Sense:

S , Z

-

  • Thickness: 4075
  • Color: white/black
  • H.S. code: 5606000000

 

Common Specifications: 2075, 3075, 4075

 

These three specifications follow the same denier naming convention - the first two digits indicate the nylon outer denier, and the last two digits indicate the spandex core denier:

  • 2075: 20D nylon over 75D spandex - ultra-fine and lightweight, used in sheer hosiery, lightweight seamless underwear, and thin stretch fabrics where minimal bulk and a soft touch are essential.
  • 3075: 30D nylon over 75D spandex - a balanced mid-range option offering moderate coverage and durability, suitable for sportswear, compression garments, and everyday socks.
  • 4075: 40D nylon over 75D spandex - the heaviest outer layer, providing maximum abrasion resistance and core protection, ideal for high-wear areas like sock cuffs, waistbands, and performance activewear.

 

Typical Applications

 

ACY is widely used in circular knitting for seamless garments, socks, sportswear, and underwear, where its softness, zero-twist property, and uniform stretch are highly valued.

 

Product production process

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Finished product packaging

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Main mode of transportation

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Our company primarily serves the Southeast Asia region, supplying these ACY specifications to mills and manufacturers across Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia for their hosiery, seamless garment, and elastic textile production.

 

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