Polyester Filament Yarn

Polyester Filament Yarn

Polyester filament yarn is a major continuous-filament textile material: polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is melt spun into continuous filaments and wound onto packages. Unlike staple spinning, it does not rely on twisting short fibers into yarn; strength and dimensional stability are developed through molecular orientation during drawing.
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Suzhou Gongsheng Import & Export Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of polyester filament yarn in China, featured by quality products and low price. If you're going to wholesale advanced polyester filament yarn made in China, welcome to get pricelist and free sample from our factory. We also accept customized orders.

 

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Polyester filament yarn is a major continuous-filament textile material: polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is melt spun into continuous filaments and wound onto packages. Unlike staple spinning, it does not rely on twisting short fibers into yarn; strength and dimensional stability are developed through molecular orientation during drawing.


Our line covers the three commercial structures that downstream weavers actually ask for. POY (partially oriented yarn) is the low-orientation feedstock for texturing houses; fdy polyester yarn (fully drawn yarn) is the stable, low-elongation option for warps, linings, taffeta and home textiles; and dty polyester yarn (draw texturized yarn) carries the crimp and bulk that knit fabrics and stretch wovens need. Orders are supplied with proper goods labeling support, so customers who must declare fabric content as 100 polyester yarn receive consistent lot-to-lot documentation.

 

Features & Material

 

The practical case for polyester filament starts with its broad processing window. PET melts at around 260°C, while the low moisture regain of polyester supports stable handling across changing humidity. Polyester also offers useful resistance to mildew and many chemicals, making it suitable for outdoor, luggage and home-textile applications. poy polyester yarn allows texturing mills to set draw ratio and crimp development according to their process.

 

Choosing between FDY and DTY is a fabric-design decision rather than a universal quality ranking. fdy polyester yarn is flat and even for taffeta, lining, umbrella fabric and warp applications. dty polyester yarn is false-twist textured, providing crimp, bulk and a softer hand for knitwear and stretch constructions; NIM versions may be used where intermingling is specified. Bright, semi-dull, full-dull, CDP and disperse-dyeable variants are available depending on grade. Typical tenacity ranges vary by product, application and test method.

Polyester Filament Yarn

 

Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Material

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Type

POY / FDY / DTY (NIM, SIM)

Linear Density

50D / 75D / 100D / 150D / 300D

Filament Count

24F / 36F / 48F / 72F / 96F / 144F

Tenacity

3.5–4.5 cN/dtex (apparel) · ≥6.5 cN/dtex (industrial FDY)

Elongation

FDY 22–32% · DTY 18–28% · POY 110–140%

Boiling Shrinkage

≤3% (FDY) · 8–14% (DTY, settable)

Luster

Bright / Semi-dull / Full-dull

Dye Class

Disperse · Cationic dyeable (CDP option)

Tube / Pack

Paper tube, 4.5–6.5 kg/cheese, carton or pallet

Certification

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (on request)

Application

Woven / Knit / Home textile / Luggage / Industrial fabric

 

Process Flow

PTA + MEG Feeding → Esterification → Polycondensation → Melt Spinning → Quench & Oiling → POY Winding → Drawing (FDY) → False-Twist Texturing (DTY) → Intermingling & Grading → Packing

 

Services

✓ FDY / DTY / POY structure selection consulting based on your loom and fabric design.
✓ Free sample cheeses with test certificate (tenacity, elongation, shrinkage).
✓ Color and luster matching across bright, semi-dull and full-dull series.
✓ Lot-to-lot labeling documentation for 100 polyester yarn declarations.
✓ Consolidated container loading with mixed denier and mixed F configurations.

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FAQ

Q1. What is the difference between POY, FDY and DTY?

A: They are three stages of the same melt-spinning chain. POY is only partially oriented and needs further drawing, so it is sold to texturing plants. FDY is drawn to final orientation - flat, stable, low shrinkage. DTY is POY that has been drawn and false-twist texturized, so it has crimp and bulk. Fabrics that need body and loft use DTY; fabrics that need a flat, even surface use FDY.

Q2. Why do some buyers ask for 100 polyester yarn?

A: In customer usage, "100 polyester yarn" generally refers to a 100% polyester content declaration. The exact wording should follow the destination market's labeling and customs requirements. Batch traceability and supporting documents can be provided where required.

Q3. Can I weave DTY without sizing?

A: Yes, if you order networked (NIM) DTY. The intermingling nodes hold filaments together through weaving, which saves the desizing step. For very fine deniers or high-density warps we still recommend light sizing or a higher node count.

Q4. How is lot-to-lot shade consistency controlled?

A: Each spinning lot is sampled for UV-vis transmission and luster value before release; dyeing lots are matched against a retained master hank under D65. We can hold your approved shade standard in our archive and match every shipment against it.

 

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