PA NYLON 6 YARNS
NYLON 6 YARNS
Nylon 6 DTY yarns are widely used in hosiery, carpets and industrial applications. Polyamide based , Nylon 6 DTY yarns offer strength, flexibility and lightweight. Check our range now.
Nylon 6 is present in market for over 60 years, being one of the earliest invented man-made fibres. Nylon 6 DTY is extruded polymer produced with texturising technology similar to Polyester.
High strength, resistance to abrasion and lightweight of Nylon 6 offers a bundle of advantages for specific end uses e.g. socks, hosiery and apparel.
Main characteristics of Nylon 6 yarns include:
– High tensile strength,
– Good lustre and elasticity
– Good dimensional stability
– Soft handle, good anti-pilling and antistatic properties.
| NYLON 6 DTY Yarns | Lustre | Intermingling | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15D/5F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 20D/10F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 20D/8F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 40D/10F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 40D/14F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 40D/34F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 70D/24F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 70D/48F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 70D/72F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
| 100D/24F | SD | SIM/NIM | RW & Colours |
Abbreviations:
SD = Semi-Dull, , RW = Raw White, SIM = Slight Intermingled, NIM = Non-Intermingled
Above items are ROUND cross-section and can be produced as 4 or 6 ply with specific twist required.
Nylon6 DTY Yarns Packing

Nylon 6 POY Yarns
| NYLON 6 POY | CONE WEIGHT | Lustre | Cross-section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50/12 | 8 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 50/14 | 8 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 85/24 | 8 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 86/72 | 8 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
Note: Other dtex/filament Nylon 6 POY can be produced based on specific order.
Nylon 6 FDY Yarns
| NYLON 6 FDY | CONE WEIGHT | Lustre | Cross-section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40/34 | 8.5 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 40/34 | 8.5 KG | BRIGHT | ROUND |
| 70/24 | 8.5 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 200/36 | 8.5 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 200/48 | 8.5 KG | BRIGHT | TRILOBAL |
Note: Available in Raw white, dope dyed black, optical white and colours.
Nylon 6 Melange DTY Yarns
| NYLON 6 MELANGE | CONE WEIGHT | Lustre | Cross-section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65/53 | 4 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 80/72 | 4 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 86/73 | 4 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 94/96 | 4 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
| 145/96 | 4 KG | Semi-Dull | ROUND |
Nylon 6 Yarn Applications
PBT yarns are used in;
– Socks knitting
– Weft insert yarn in weaving (slight or non intermingled)
– Circular knitting, weft knitting and warp knitting
– Narrow weaving and braiding
– Covered yarn applications to fold with Spandex, Lycra, Creora
– Nylon 6 DTY yarns are used mainly in apparel, socks, lingerie, underwear, seamless wear, ribbon, elastic tape and intimate clothing.