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READ MOREPolyester Low Melting Yarn for shoes upper is engineered for manufacturers who need a bonding yarn that performs consistently on high speed knitting and weaving lines. At NanTong Global Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, known in the industry as GC FIBER, we have produced low melting yarn and other functional polyester yarns since 2006. This section explains how the yarn works, where it fits in a shoes upper production line, and the technical data buyers usually request before placing a trial order.
A low melting yarn contains a polyester component with a reduced melting point, allowing it to fuse with surrounding fibers under heat pressing instead of relying on glue or extra stitching. This is why sportswear and sneaker factories use it for knitted shoes upper, three dimensional flyknit panels, and heel counters. Because the softening point is lower than standard polyester, the bonding step can run at moderate temperature, which protects the color and hand feel of the outer fabric. Our production team at GC FIBER monitors melting point stability batch by batch so that customers see the same bonding result on every shipment.
The yarn keeps a stable tensile strength through winding, knitting, and heat pressing, and it rewinds smoothly without frequent breakage on automated equipment.
A controlled melting point close to 110 degrees Celsius allows precise heat setting so the bonding process does not damage adjacent yarns or printed patterns.
Once heated, the yarn softens and forms a fixed bond point that holds the shoes upper structure together without adding extra weight or stiffness to the fabric.
The specification is optimized for knitted and woven shoes upper applications, including flyknit, jacquard mesh, and heel reinforcement areas.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester Low Melting Fiber |
| Melting Point | About 110 degrees Celsius |
| Tenacity | High tenacity grade |
| Winding Performance | Easy rewind, low breakage rate |
| Recommended Use | Shoes upper, knitted flyknit panel, heel counter bonding |
| Packing | Cone or as customer request |
For sourcing teams and factory engineers, the main question is how a new yarn integrates with existing machinery and heat pressing steps. This low melting yarn is compatible with standard circular knitting and flat knitting machines used for shoes upper, and the bonding step can be done with common heat press or oven setting equipment already installed in most sportswear factories. Our technical team at GC FIBER can share trial data and suggested heat press parameters based on your fabric structure and equipment model, so your engineers can validate the yarn before scaling up an order.
The yarn is designed with a melting point close to 110 degrees Celsius, which allows a moderate and controllable heat pressing process for shoes upper bonding.
This grade is specially formulated for shoes upper applications, though the low melting fiber family can also serve other bonding and nonwoven applications on request.
In most cases yes, since the yarn is built for easy rewind and stable tension, but we recommend a small trial run first to confirm settings for your specific machine model.
Since 2006 we have worked with footwear and textile customers on customized yarn projects, and we welcome inquiries for adjusted melting point, tenacity, or packing format based on your production needs.
NanTong Global Chemical Fiber Co Ltd, GC FIBER, has focused on special and functional eco friendly textile yarns since 2006, including Low Melting Yarn, Biodegradable Yarn, ECDP Yarn, Anti Static Yarn, HDPE Yarn, Bio component Yarn, and Polyester Filament Yarn. If your team is evaluating a bonding yarn for a new shoes upper program, we are ready to provide samples and technical support at gcfyarn.com.