PBT Yarns

Polybutylene Terephthalate is a polymer similar to Polyester’s Polyethylene Terephthalate however having distinct morphological properties enabling it to distinguish from Polyester PET in many ways.

Main characteristics of PBT yarns include:

– Superior elasticity and elastic recovery

– Excellent resistance to corrosion and sunlight

– Good dimensional stability

– Soft handle, good anti-pilling and antistatic properties.

Abbreviations:

SD = Semi-Dull, , RW = Raw White

PBT yarns are used in;

– Weaving as weft insertion yarn (non or slight intermingled)

– Weaving as warp yarn (sized or high/strong intermingled)

– Circular knitting, weft knitting and warp knitting

– Narrow weaving and braiding

– Covered yarn applications to fold with Spandex, Lycra, Creora

– PBT yarns are used mainly in stretch required fabrics, in jeans, lingerie, underwear, silk stockings, carpet for pile, sportswear.

Due to their excellent elastic recovery and resistance to corrosion, PBT yarns stand a good chance of being an alternative to elastane/rubber covered yarns in applications where stretch and recovery properties are in high demand.