Combed ring-spun
Ne 30s–60s
Fine knit and woven fabrics
Textiles & Apparel
HS 5205
- Ne 10s to 60s
- Combed or carded
- Count and strength reports
Textiles & Apparel · Yarn and fibre
Cotton Yarn: counts, spinning and testing
Ring-spun and open-end cotton yarn for weaving and knitting. Cotton yarn is sold by count, spinning system and preparation. Combed yarn is finer and more even; carded yarn suits coarser fabrics.
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Product overview
Cotton yarn is sold by count, spinning system and preparation. Combed yarn is finer and more even; carded yarn suits coarser fabrics.
Buyers often ask for test reports covering count variation, strength and evenness.
- HS heading
- 5205
- Category
- Textiles & Apparel
- Product group
- Yarn and fibre
- Commonly sourced from
- India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan
- Trade types
- Import, Export
- Typical shipping
- Containers (FCL), Shared containers (LCL)
Grades and standards
The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.
Carded ring-spun
Ne 10s–40s
Everyday fabrics
Compact yarn
Lower hairiness
Premium shirting
Open-end
Coarse counts
Denim and towels
Specifications
What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.
| Count | For example Ne 20s to 40s |
|---|---|
| Spinning | Ring-spun, compact or open-end |
| Preparation | Combed or carded |
| Packaging | Cones in cartons or bags |
| Testing | Count, strength and evenness reports |
| HS heading | 5205 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination) |
Commonly sourced from
Market information, not confirmed availability.
IndiaCountry guide
- PakistanSourcing origin
VietnamCountry guide
- UzbekistanSourcing origin
No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.
Where it is used
- KnittingT-shirts and jersey.
- WeavingShirting and bottomwear.
- Home textilesTowels and bed linen.
Quality checks
- 1Count variation (CV%)
- 2Strength (CSP)
- 3Evenness (U%)
- 4Hairiness
- 5Contamination
Documents
- Test report
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Fibre certification (if needed)
Packaging and shipping
- Cones in cartons
- Bags with cones
- Palletised
Shipping modes for textiles & apparel
Containers (FCL)Shared containers (LCL)Air freightRoad for regional trade
Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.
Plan logisticsWhat moves the price
TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.
- 01Cotton fibre prices
- 02Count and type
- 03Spinning quality
- 04Origin
- 05Freight
Before you request cotton yarn
Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.
- Count and type
- End use
- Quality parameters
- Quantity
- Packing
Cotton Yarn: frequently asked questions
What does Ne mean?
English cotton count: higher numbers mean finer yarn.
Combed or carded?
Combed removes short fibres for smoother, stronger yarn; carded is coarser and cheaper.
Which tests matter?
Count variation, strength and evenness are the core checks.
Can I get organic cotton yarn?
Yes, with the relevant fibre certification.
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