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Extra Fine Denier Yarn

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Short Description

Extra fine denier yarn is a filament yarn spun from exceptionally thin individual filaments, giving fabrics a softer hand and a finer, denser weave than a standard yarn of the same total denier. The distinction sits at the filament level, not just the total yarn thickness.

Introduction

Denier measures linear mass per filament length, but two yarns can share the same total denier while having very different filament counts. Extra fine denier yarn keeps each individual filament well below one denier while bundling many of them together to reach a workable total yarn denier. More, thinner filaments packed into the same total denier means more filament surface area against the skin and a tighter possible weave, which is why this construction is closely associated with microfiber-type fabrics prized for softness, drape, and fine surface detail.

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  • Wide Variety

    Wide Variety

    Design & Manufacturing. In stock or customizable.

  • Sample and Catalog

    Sample & Catalog

    OEM/ODM available.

  • Production and Delivery

    Production & Delivery

    Flexible production and delivery policies

  • Business Experience

    Business

    Over 19 years of experience in eco-friendly textile products

Specification

ItemTypical Range
Total Yarn Denier20D - 150D
Filament FinenessOften below 1 denier per filament (microfilament range)
Filament CountHigh, relative to total denier
Fiber TypePolyester or Nylon microfilament
Hand FeelVery soft, silk-like
PackagingDyeing tube or paper cone, customizable

Filament count and total denier are matched to the target fabric weight, since a fabric meant for sheer apparel and one meant for dense downproof shells call for different filament packing even at a similar total denier.

Applications

  • High-density downproof fabric: tighter possible weave helps hold down and feathers inside the shell.
  • Sheer and lightweight apparel lining: fine filaments keep the fabric light without feeling thin or rough.
  • Artificial suede and microfiber base fabric: common starting material before further napping or splitting treatment.
  • High-count fine weave shirting: supports a smooth, dense fabric surface at low fabric weight.
  • Wipe and filtration nonwovens: high filament surface area improves particle capture and absorbency.

Advantages

  • Softer hand feel: more filament surface contact per total denier gives a noticeably smoother touch.
  • Denser possible weave: higher filament count supports tighter, more cover-rich fabric construction.
  • Better drape: fine filaments let lightweight fabric fall and move more naturally.
  • Silk-like luster: finer filaments scatter light differently, giving a softer sheen than coarser yarn.

Payment & Shipping

Payment is typically arranged by T/T (bank transfer) or L/C, with a deposit paid before production and the balance settled before shipment; sample orders are usually paid in full up front.

Standard lead time is around 15-30 days after order confirmation, depending on denier, filament count, and dyeing requirements. Bulk orders ship by sea freight from a Chinese seaport, with air freight or courier available for samples and urgent small orders, packed to standard export moisture-proof requirements.

  • Q: What is the difference between extra fine denier yarn and simply a low denier yarn?
  • A: Two yarns can share the same total denier while having very different filament counts. Extra fine denier yarn packs many ultra-thin filaments into that total denier, giving a softer feel and finer weave than a low-filament-count yarn of equal total denier.
  • Q: Is this the same thing as microfiber?
  • A: Yes, extra fine denier yarn generally falls in the microfilament range commonly associated with microfiber fabrics, where individual filaments are finer than about one denier.
  • Q: Does using finer filaments reduce yarn strength?
  • A: A single fine filament has a lower breaking load than a thick one, but bundling many filaments together brings total yarn tenacity back to a workable level for garment-weight fabrics; it is not intended for heavy industrial load-bearing use.
  • Q: Can it be combined with standard yarn in the same fabric?
  • A: Yes, it is often used alongside standard filament yarn to add surface softness or luster to specific fabric layers without rebuilding the whole fabric construction.
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GC FIBER
GC FIBER has been a special textile factory in China since 2006 years. We are devoted to researching, developing, producing, and selling special and functional eco-friendly textile products.
Our products include Biodegradable Yarn, Low Melting Yarn, ECDP Yarn, Anti Static Yarn, HDPE Yarn, Bio-component Yarn, and Polyester Filament Yarn.
We are always interested in cooperating with our guests to develop new material.

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We will communicate with customers professionally, listen to their opinions and give useful suggestions, and spend time and energy to solve every problem, no matter all the problems you encounter.

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We have a number of production lines, a number of production machines, comprehensively improve product quality and production efficiency.

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We devote to research, development, production and sales of special and functional eco-friendly textile product.

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Our product includes PBS biodegradable product, recycled easy dyeing cationic yarn, PLA yarn, Low melting yarn, Anti-Static yarn ,PBS fiber, PLA fiber, FR nylon fiber etc.

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We insist on timely and fast service, the implementation of all-weather tracking service, adequate spare parts inventory, so that our customers have no worries.

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