Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn
Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn — Activewear (leggings, sports bras) · swimwear · stretch-denim weft · socks/hosiery · seamless/shapewear · waistbands/elastics. Adds high stretch + recovery to an inelastic yarn; the sheath protects the core from abrasion/heat/chemicals; DCY gives full coverage and balanced torque.
The only composite yarn in the catalogue, and not a single construction: production runs five variants — 50/72 and 75/72 sheaths over 20, 30 and 40 denier elastane cores. Total denier is the sheath plus the drafted core, which is why 75/72 + 20D lands at 82–85 denier and +40D at 88–90. As the elastane share rises, stretch and recovery rise with it, tenacity (2.8–3.9 cN/dtex) stays below plain DTY, and boiling-water shrinkage reaches 7.5 — the heat-setting window has to be narrowed accordingly. Spin finish running as high as 2.9 is a natural consequence of the covering process.
| Construction | Pre-tensioned elastane core wrapped in polyester/nylon filament · SCY · DCY · ACY · core-spun |
|---|---|
| Process | Covering/wrapping; core denier 20 · 30 · 40D in production — other cores on request |
| Luster | Varies with the sheath yarn (semi-dull typical) |
| Yarn family | Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn |
| Typical use | Activewear (leggings, sports bras) · swimwear · stretch-denim weft · socks/hosiery · seamless/shapewear · waistbands/elastics |
| Strength | Adds high stretch + recovery to an inelastic yarn; the sheath protects the core from abrasion/heat/chemicals; DCY gives full coverage and balanced torque. |
| Watch for | Single-cover (SCY) can show residual torque and grin-through under stretch — eliminated by DCY; chlorine/UV resistance comes from the spandex grade, not the covering. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Related reading: Polyester Blends: Cotton, Elastane, Modal · With or Without Elastane? Stretch and Recovery in Polyester Knits · DTY, ATY and ACY: Which Textured Yarn for Which Fabric
Related calculators: Yarn Count Converter — Denier · Tex · Dtex · Nm · Ne · Conditioned (Commercial) Weight Calculator · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator
Technical values
| Construction | Denier | Tenacity (cN/dtex) | Elongation at break (%) | Boiling-water shrinkage (%) | Crimp contraction (CC %) | Intermingling (points/m)low · medium · high | Spin finish — OPU (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50D/72f + 20D | 58–60 | 2.8–3.5 | 11–17 | 3.0–6.0 | 18–28 (medium) | 0–10 / 40–60 / >80 | 1.0–2.8 |
| 50D/72f + 30D | 58–60 | 2.9–3.6 | 11–17 | 4.0–7.0 | 18–28 (medium) | 0–10 / 40–60 / >80 | 1.3–2.9 |
| 75D/72f + 20D | 82–85 | 3.1–3.8 | 15–21 | 3.5–6.5 | 20–30 (high) | 0–10 / 40–60 / >80 | 1.2–1.8 |
| 75D/72f + 30D | 85–87 | 3.2–3.9 | 15–21 | 4.0–7.0 | 20–30 (high) | 0–10 / 40–60 / >80 | 1.3–1.9 |
| 75D/72f + 40D | 88–90 | 3.2–3.9 | 15–21 | 4.5–7.5 | 24–34 (high) | 0–10 / 40–50 / >70 | 1.4–2.0 |
Values are typical production bands; exact batch figures are shared in the order report.
Test methods: Denier ISO 2060 · Tenacity ISO 2062 · Boiling-water shrinkage ISO 18066 · Crimp contraction ISO 5688
Packaging & dispatch
| Net weight per cone | 5.0–6.0 kg (varies on custom runs) |
|---|---|
| Tube type | Cylindrical paper tube |
| Pallet | 24 cones per layer · 4–7 layers · 480–1,008 kg net |
| Quality | Standard production quality (A) |
Trade & dispatch
| HS heading | 5606.00 — Gimped yarn (elastane-covered) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Türkiye — Çorlu, Tekirdağ |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice · packing list · A.TR movement certificate · transport document |
| Delivery terms | EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation |
The HS heading is indicative; final classification is made by the customs broker based on the sample’s composition, width and finish.
Frequently asked questions
What specification is Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn produced in?
Pre-tensioned elastane core wrapped in polyester/nylon filament · SCY · DCY · ACY · core-spun. Varies with the sheath yarn (semi-dull typical).
How is Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn produced?
Covering/wrapping; core denier 20 · 30 · 40D in production — other cores on request
What is Elastane-Covered (Gimped) Yarn used for?
Activewear (leggings, sports bras) · swimwear · stretch-denim weft · socks/hosiery · seamless/shapewear · waistbands/elastics. Adds high stretch + recovery to an inelastic yarn; the sheath protects the core from abrasion/heat/chemicals; DCY gives full coverage and balanced torque. Single-cover (SCY) can show residual torque and grin-through under stretch — eliminated by DCY; chlorine/UV resistance comes from the spandex grade, not the covering.
What are the minimum order, lead time and delivery terms?
Minimum order (MOQ): 500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric · Lead time: Typically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch · Sampling: Sampling begins after a short technical consultation · Response time: Quotation requests answered within 2 business days · Delivery terms: EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation.