High quality Yarn Manufacturing processes:
BLENDING • On site blending is in operation through three dedicated lines: coloured, white and speciality blends. • Oils and additives can be applied to blends according to specification. • All types of staple fibre can be accommodated. • Dedicated white production line ensures yarns are colour contamination free. • Colour alterations/additions all done on site.
CARDING • Seventeen 60-inch carding machines with huge flexibility on batch size. • 3 metre carding machine for larger batch sizes. This card has the latest technology giving high speed/ high quality yarns. • Expertise in carding facilitates efficient processing of a wide range of fibres from fine lambs wool and cashmere blends through to heavy count double condensed yarns.
SPINNING • Spinning plant includes 15 traditional woollen spinning frames enabling flexibility. • A mecatronic machine enables production of volume lots • The spinning frame has a central headstock with 386 spindles, making it one of the biggest plants in Europe .
WINDING • Murata winding machinery for single yarns gives yarn splicing of superior strength and minimal visibility. • Advanced yarn clearers to ensure the yarn is fault free. • Yarn available on cones for package dyeing or steamed with a base sizes to suit the creel and end use. • A commission winding service is available.
ASSEMBLY WIND • Facilities to assembly wind up to 8 ends onto cheeses for further processing into twisted yarn. • The unit is equipped with yarn clearing devices to ensure high quality yarns. • Assembly winding is available on a commission basis.
TWISTING • Volkman 2 for 1 twister with a capability to handle a range of natural and synthetic fibre yarns. • Commission twisting service for packages to specified weight or/and base size. • Facility for applying finishes to yarns, including; wax for knitting, etc. • Up to 8 ends can be plied together.
STEAMING • Yarns can be steamed to customers' specification. • Single or double steam options. • Commission yarn facility is available.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/COLOUR MATCHING • Production staff have undergone in house quality training to ISO 9000. • Rigid procedures and specification are in place to ensure a high quality yarn production. • Laboratory facility has the capability of matching new colours, development work, etc. • Routine testing includes; colour passing, strength, count, twist, composition, etc. |
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