What is Yarn Count/Sliver Hank?Classification of Yarn Count/Sliver Hank?

 

 

Yarn Count/Sliver Hank :

Yarn count is the numerical expression of yarn, which defines its fineness or coarseness. (Linear density).

Yarn count system:

Indirect system: English count (Ne), Worsted Count etc. i.e. Higher the yarn number, finer the yarn.

Direct System: Tex, Denier i.e. Higher the yarn number , Coarser the yarn.
Similarly numerical expression of fineness or coarseness of Lap, sliver & roving are called Hank.
Note: English (Ne) count system is commonly followed in India.

English Count: No. of Hanks of length 840 yds weighing in 1 pound

1yds: 0.9144mtrs
1lbs: 0.453 Kgs.
e.g. 40s Ne = 40 hanks of 840 yds weighs 1 lbs.
20s Ne = 20 hanks of 840 yds weighs 1 lbs.