Premium Gassed Mercerized Cotton Yarn Manufacturer & Supplier
Crafted from long-staple cotton and perfected through a gassing and mercerization process, the gassed mercerized cotton yarn delivers a smooth, silk-like surface with elegant luster and superior strength. Engineered for brands and manufacturers who value clarity, consistency, and elevated tactile quality.
Why Choose Gassed Mercerized Cotton Over Standard Cotton?
- Silky surface, clearer color. Mercerization gives cotton a clean sheen and improved dye uptake for brighter, truer color.
- Stronger, smoother yarn. Singeing (gassing) and mercerizing increase durability and reduce fuzz, improving performance on high-speed knitting and weaving lines.
- Flexible patterns. Available in raw white or fully dyed cones — matched to your colors.
| Performance Metric | Standard Cotton Yarn | Shanghai Samsun Gassed Mercerized Cotton |
|---|---|---|
| Microscopic Surface | Fuzzy with protruding lint | Ultra-smooth and clean (After precise high-speed gassing) |
| Visual Luster | Dull, matte finish | Permanent silk-like sheen (Uniform light reflection) |
| Pilling Resistance | Moderate to Low | Superior Anti-pilling (Virtually eliminates lint tangles) |
| Dye Absorption | Standard saturation | Deep & Vibrant (Absorbs up to 25% more dyestuff) |
| Tensile Strength | Baseline industry standard | 20-30% Stronger (Due to caustic-soda fiber swelling) |
| Dimensional Stability | Prone to shrinkage & torque | High Stability (Pre-shrunk and set during tension mercerization) |
Key feature
- Long-staple cotton origin from Egypt and China — selected for strength and uniformity.
- Singed/Gassed → Mercerized →Bleached / Dyed — controlled processing for consistent finish.
- Smooth touch, low pilling, reliable tensile strength for industrial production.
- Precise color matching: bespoke dyeing service for custom shades and shade cards on request.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Long-staple cotton (Egypt / China). |
| Typical counts | NE 6/2, NE 8/2, NE 9/2, NE 21/2, NE 32/2, NE 40/2, NE 50/2, NE 60/2, NE80/2, NE 100/2. |
| Finishes | Singed / Gassed, Mercerized, Semi-Bleached, Bleached (optical white), Dyed. |
| Packing | Ball, Skein, Cone. |
| Patterns | Raw-white for bleaching/dyeing, or finished dyed cones (custom match available). |
| * Note: Shanghai Samsun supports custom dyeing based on physical swatches or Pantone codes, with flexible options for premium high-tenacity textile production. | |
Applications
- Embroidering
- Weaving
- Knitting: Flat knitting -T-Shirt, Polos etc., Circular knitting-hosiery
- Crocheting & Tatting
Custom services & ordering
- Shade cards & samples: We provide sample cards and dyed cones so you can approve color before the run.
- Custom dyeing & color match: Send a swatch or pantone code — we’ll match it.
- Flexible packing: Ball, skein, or cone to suit production and retail needs.