Spinning Fineness
Linear mass density dictates how many meters of flax yarn stretch across one kilogram of weight under the metric system designated as Nm. Chinese spinning mills evaluate this metric during wet and dry drafting stages on ring frames before the bobbins reach the winding floor. Technical dockets record the resulting linear density to verify that single line yarns meet the fineness tolerances demanded by downstream weavers. Standard testing protocols measure conditioned samples within controlled moisture environments to eliminate humidity fluctuations that distort mass calculations.
Fine counts demand higher twist levels to maintain tensile strength during high speed insertion on air jet looms.
Drafting Limits
Fiber length distribution within the hackled flax sliver determines the maximum viable spinning limit for any given batch. Mill technicians calculate drafting ratios on roving frames to prevent uneven attenuation and subsequent weak spots in the spun strand. Production records track twist multiplier coefficients alongside linear density figures to ensure structural integrity throughout wet spinning operations.
Raw material variability forces operators to adjust draft roller settings continuously during production runs.
Export Specification
Commercial contracts establish acceptable linear density deviations between the spinning mill and the foreign buyer before yarn leaves the warehouse. Inspection certificates generated prior to shipment state the measured fineness values alongside breaking tenacity results for customs clearance. Acceptance criteria differentiate between mill internal quality control targets and the stricter thresholds stipulated in export purchase orders.
Final verification occurs at the port of departure where testing houses draw random samples from containerized lots.