Product information
Polyester DTY: The Versatile Backbone of Modern Textiles
Polyester DTY (Drawn Textured Yarn) is one of the most widely used synthetic yarns in the global textile industry. It is a filament yarn produced by simultaneously twisting and drawing POY (Partially Oriented Yarn) through a texturizing process, giving it a voluminous, soft, and cotton-like feel.
1. Introduction
Polyester DTY is created using high-speed texturizing machines. By applying heat and a "false twist," the straight filaments are transformed into crimped or coiled structures. This provides the yarn with bulkiness, softness, and a degree of elasticity. DTY is available in various intermingling levels: NIM (Non-Intermingled), SIM (Slight-Intermingled), or HIM (High-Intermingled), depending on the required knot strength for weaving or knitting.
2. Composition
-
Chemical Composition: 100% Polymer (Polyethylene Terephthalate - PET).
-
Physical Structure: Composed of multiple micro-filaments bundled together. The textured surface creates air pockets, allowing the fabric to retain warmth and provide a matte, natural texture.
3. Key Characteristics
-
High Durability: High tensile strength ensures the yarn can withstand the rigors of high-speed weaving and knitting without frequent breakage.
-
Wrinkle & Shrink Resistance: Fabrics made from DTY hold their shape exceptionally well and require minimal ironing.
-
Quick-Dry Properties: Low moisture absorption allows the fabric to wick away sweat and dry rapidly, making it ideal for activewear.
-
Color Fastness: DTY is easy to dye (including dope-dyed options) and retains vibrant colors even after multiple washes.
-
Cost-Efficiency: An optimized production process makes DTY highly competitive compared to natural fibers like cotton or silk.
4. Technical Specification Table (Reference)
DTY is highly versatile, with various Denier (D) and Filament (F) counts.
Virgin / Recycle
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 30D |
24,36,48,72F |
1 |
| 40D |
24,36,48,72F |
1 |
| 50D |
36,48,72,96,144F |
1 |
| 75D |
36,48,72,96,144F |
1 |
| 100D |
36,72,96,144,192F |
1 |
| 150D |
48,96,144,216,288F |
1 |
| 200D |
72,144,192,288F |
1 |
| 300D |
96,192,288F |
1 |
| 60D |
48,72,96,144F |
30D*2 |
| 80D |
48,72,96,144F |
40D*2 |
| 100D |
72,144,288F |
50D*2 |
| 150D |
72,96,144,216,288F |
75D*2 |
| 200D |
72,144,192,288F |
100D*2 |
| 300D |
96,192,288,576F |
150D*2 |
| 600D |
1152F |
150D*4 |
Soft package (Virgin/Recycle)
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 30D |
24,36,48,72F |
1 |
| 40D |
24,36,48,72F |
1 |
| 50D |
36,48,72,96,144F |
1 |
| 75D |
36,48,72,96,144F |
1 |
| 100D |
36,72,96,144,192F |
1 |
| 150D |
48,96,144,216,288F |
1 |
| 200D |
72,144,192,288F |
1 |
| 300D |
96,192,288F |
1 |
| 60D |
48,72,96,144F |
30D*2 |
| 80D |
48,72,96,144F |
40D*2 |
| 100D |
72,144,288F |
50D*2 |
| 150D |
72,96,144,216,288F |
75D*2 |
| 200D |
72,144,192,288F |
100D*2 |
| 300D |
96,192,288,576F |
150D*2 |
| 600D |
1152F |
150D*4 |
High Stretch Yarn (Virgin/Recycle)
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 75D |
36,72F |
1 |
| 150D |
48F |
1 |
| 150D |
72,96,144,288F |
75D*2 |
| 300D |
96F |
150D*2 |
Quick Dry (Virgin/Recycle)
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 75D |
72F |
1 |
| 150D |
144F |
75D*2 |
Virgin / Recycle
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 30D |
12,24,36F |
1 |
| 40D |
12,24,36,72F |
1 |
| 50D |
12,24,36,72F |
1 |
| 75D |
36,72F |
1 |
| 100D |
36,72,96F |
1 |
| 150D |
72,96,144F |
75D*2 |
| 200D |
72,144,192F |
100D*2 |
+ Semi Dull / Raw White
Soft package (Virgin/Recycle)
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 50D |
72F |
25D*2 |
| 75D |
72F |
38D*2 |
| 100D |
72,96,144F |
50D*2 |
| 150D |
72,96,144,288F |
75D*2 |
| 200D |
72,96,144,288F |
100D*2 |
| 300D |
96,144,192,288F |
150D*2 |
+ Semi Dull / Raw White
High Stretch Yarn (Virgin/Recycle)
| Denier |
Filament |
Ply |
| 50D |
72F |
1 |
| 75D |
36,72F |
1 |
| 100D |
72,96,144F |
1 |
| 225D |
84,120F |
1 |
| 300D |
96,144,192,288F |
150D*2 |
+ Semi Dull / Raw White
5. Practical Applications
Thanks to its adaptability, DTY is used in everything from high-fashion to industrial home decor.
| Application |
Typical Yarn Used |
Description |
| Fashion Apparel |
75D/36F, 75D/72F |
Used for knitting jerseys, dresses, blouses, and imitation silk/chiffon fabrics. |
| Sportswear |
150D/48F, 150D/96F |
Ideal for cool-mesh fabrics, bird-eye fabrics, gym wear, and yoga outfits requiring moisture management. |
| Home Furnishings |
300D, 450D, 600D |
Used for sofa upholstery, curtains, tablecloths, and bed linens. |
| Garment Accessories |
100D, 150D |
Used for weaving tapes, elastic ribbons, sewing threads, and overlocking threads. |
| Hosiery & Socks |
75D, 100D |
Often combined with Spandex to provide stretch and durability in sock cuffs and bodies. |
| Technical Fabrics |
600D and above |
Used in the production of bags, backpacks, awnings, and heavy-duty industrial fabrics. |
Pro Tip: For high-end fabrics requiring a "second-skin" feel or extreme softness, it is recommended to use Microfiber DTY (e.g., 75D/144F or 150D/288F).
