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Choosing the right cotton yarn count is essential for achieving the required fabric weight, texture, strength and end-use performance. At Seshas Textiles, we supply quality Open-End (OE) cotton yarn in different counts for weaving, knitting and a wide range of textile applications.
Among the commonly used counts, 10s, 20s and 30s OE cotton yarn offer different characteristics and are suitable for different fabric constructions and end products.
This guide explains the typical applications, fabric types and GSM ranges associated with these yarn counts.
10s OE cotton yarn is a relatively coarse and bulky yarn suitable for applications where coverage, durability and fabric weight are important.
Technical Parameter | Typical Application |
Yarn Count | 10s OE |
Yarn Character | Coarse, bulky and durable |
Typical Fabric GSM | 180–350 GSM |
Fabric Type | Terry, heavy woven cotton, canvas and other heavy fabrics |
Weaving Use | Primarily weft; application-dependent |
Knitting Use | Suitable for selected heavy knitted constructions |
End Products | Towels, bath towels, bath mats, cotton bags and heavy home textiles |
Common Applications
10s OE cotton yarn can be used for:
20s OE Cotton Yarn
Versatile Cotton Yarn for Weaving and Knitting
20s OE cotton yarn provides a balance between yarn thickness, coverage, durability and versatility. It is widely suitable for both woven and knitted textile applications.
Technical Parameter | Typical Application |
Yarn Count | 20s OE |
Yarn Character | Medium-coarse and versatile |
Typical Fabric GSM | 140–280 GSM |
Fabric Type | Terry, jersey, interlock and woven cotton fabrics |
Weaving Use | Warp / Weft depending on construction |
Knitting Use | Single jersey, selected interlock and other knitted structures |
End Products | Towels, T-shirts, nightwear, cotton bags and home textiles |
Common Applications
20s OE cotton yarn can be used in:
Its versatility makes 20s OE yarn a practical choice for manufacturers looking for a balance of performance and cost efficiency.
30s OE Cotton Yarn
Finer OE Yarn for Lightweight Textile Applications
30s OE cotton yarn is finer than 10s and 20s and can be used for lighter fabric constructions where a smoother fabric surface and lighter fabric weight are required.
Technical Parameter | Typical Application |
Yarn Count | 30s OE |
Yarn Character | Finer and lightweight |
Typical Fabric GSM | 100–220 GSM |
Fabric Type | Single jersey, rib, interlock and lightweight woven fabrics |
Weaving Use | Warp / Weft depending on construction |
Knitting Use | Jersey, rib and interlock applications |
End Products | T-shirts, innerwear, nightwear, hosiery and lightweight garments |
Common Applications
30s OE cotton yarn is commonly considered for:
10s vs 20s vs 30s OE Cotton Yarn
Feature | 10s OE | 20s OE | 30s OE |
Relative Thickness | Coarse | Medium | Finer |
Typical GSM | 180–350 | 140–280 | 100–220 |
Fabric Weight | Heavy | Medium | Lightweight |
Main Applications | Towels & heavy textiles | Towels & garments | Garments & lightweight textiles |
Terry | Excellent | Excellent | Limited / construction dependent |
Knitting | Selected heavy structures | Very suitable | Very suitable |
Woven Fabric | Heavy constructions | Medium constructions | Lightweight constructions |
T-Shirts | Limited | Suitable | Highly suitable |
Towels | Highly suitable | Highly suitable | Application dependent |
Cotton Bags | Highly suitable | Suitable | Limited |
How to Choose the Right OE Cotton Yarn Count?
The appropriate yarn count depends on the required fabric construction and final product.
Choose 10s OE when you need a coarse, bulky yarn for heavier fabrics, towels and utility textiles.
Choose 20s OE when you need a versatile yarn suitable for towels, knitted garments, woven fabrics and home textiles.
Choose 30s OE when you need a finer yarn for lightweight knitted garments, T-shirts, hosiery and similar applications.
However, yarn count alone does not determine the final fabric GSM. Fabric GSM and performance also depend on factors such as fabric construction, stitch length, EPI/PPI, yarn twist, finishing and production requirements.
OE Cotton Yarn for Textile Manufacturers
Seshas Textiles supplies OE cotton yarn for manufacturers and textile businesses looking for consistent yarn suitable for different textile applications.
Our OE cotton yarn range can support requirements for:
Looking for the Right OE Cotton Yarn?
Tell us your required yarn count, application, quantity and technical specifications. Our team can help you identify a suitable OE cotton yarn for your production requirements.
Contact Seshas Textiles for OE Cotton Yarn
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