From the first touch to the way the garment wears over time, the yarn’s structure plays a key role in defining the quality of the fabric. Among the many yarn techniques available, twisted yarns stand out as a subtle yet powerful way to elevate both luxurious appearance and performance.

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"At first glance, regular and twisted yarns might look similar, but the impact they have on the final fabric is remarkably different."
- Sílvia Lourenço, Portfolio Manager

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While a regular yarn is made by spinning fibers together just enough to hold them in place, twisted yarns go a step further! After spinning, they are given an additional twist (either S- or Z-direction), which compacts the fibers and changes the yarn’s behavior. This results in a more refined and durable yarn, ideal for high-quality knits.

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Top 5 benefits of Twisted Yarns

1 | Enhanced Softness 🪶Twisting aligns the fibers more evenly, which reduces friction between them, creating a smoother and silkier handfeel.
2 | Improved Fabric Stability 🪢 Knits made with twisted yarns have less distortion and maintain their shape better over time.
3 | Premium Appearance 🔎
Twisted yarns give the surface of the fabric a cleaner, more polished, and luxurious look.
4 | Reduced Pilling ⌛ This type of yarn is less prone to pilling, which helps preserve the fabric’s original appearance for longer.
5 | Better Drape 👚 The compactness of twisted yarns allows the knit to drape more fluidly, adding elegance and sophistication to the final garment.

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