Buhler launches Air-Jet yarns from Micro Modal

Air-jet is a revolutionary spinning technology featured by the new Rieter machine ComforJet. Especially for items made from Micro Modal, air-jet yarns allow to reduce pilling considerably. Besides quality advantages, air-jet yarns provide economical benefits in further processing.

In the air-jet spinning process, the fiber ends are embedded extremely well into the yarn structure, which results in a very low hairiness. The fact that the fibers are spun very firmly into the yarn is a crucial factor since it results in excellent pilling values and improved abrasion resistance. As fiber fly is minimized, the frequency of machine cleaning can be reduced and fiber fly knitted into the fabric is avoided. Air-jet yarns contain considerably less yarn connections; in fact ends are connected with almost invisible piecers.

We are convinced that the Rieter air-jet yarns are particularly suitable for knitted fabrics. The fabric keeps its excellent appearance also after multiple washings. Due to the yarn structure, the pilling typical for Micro Modal can be reduced significantly. Expensive fabric finishes required for pilling control can be avoided. The hard touch, which has been known for air-jet yarns, has been extremely improved by Rieter. Therefore, air-jet yarns are a top quality and cost effective option.