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Yarn Count Nm 26
Measurement Unit
Metric yarn numbering systems define the thickness of spun thread by expressing the length of yarn in meters that weighs one gram. A yarn count nm 26 indicates that twenty-six meters of this linen thread weigh exactly one gram. This specific thickness represents a medium-weight yarn that is commonly used to weave durable household linens and summer apparel fabrics.
In the weaving mill, this yarn count provides the ideal balance of tensile strength and suppleness required for automatic high-speed looms. By maintaining this precise count, the spinning mill guarantees that the woven fabric will meet the weight specifications of the buyer’s acceptance criteria.
Spinning Production
Spinning frames are configured with specific draft ratios to draw the flax roving to the required density before twisting. To achieve yarn count nm 26, the technicians adjust the draft rollers to ensure that the drafted strand has the correct weight per unit length. This setting is monitored hourly by sampling yarn from the active spindles.
Testing Standard
Laboratory technicians measure the yarn weight under controlled humidity conditions to verify that it meets the target count. If the measured yarn count nm 26 deviates by more than the allowed percentage, the yarn is downgraded to a lower quality class or sold for coarser applications. These test results are recorded on the quality certificate that accompanies each export shipment.