About Cotton Yarn
Common counts run 20s, 30s and 40s for general weaving and knitting, with finer counts for shirting and voile. Combing removes short fibres to give a smoother, stronger, more even yarn at a higher price; carded yarn is coarser and cheaper. Ring-spun yarn is stronger and finer than open-end, which is faster to produce and used where cost matters more than hand.
Prices track raw cotton closely, so quotes are usually short-dated. Ask for the count, spinning method, combed or carded status, and TPI or twist direction if the end use is sensitive.
Typical specifications
- Sold by
- Kilogram
- Common counts
- 20s, 30s, 40s
- Types
- Combed, carded, ring-spun, open-end
- Packing
- Cones, typically bagged
Cotton Yarn — buyer FAQs
What does 30s cotton yarn mean?
It is the yarn count — a measure of fineness. Higher counts are finer yarns; 30s is a common mid-range count for both weaving and knitting.
Why is combed yarn more expensive?
Combing removes short fibres and neps, producing a smoother, stronger and more even yarn. It also wastes a percentage of the fibre, which raises the cost.