Development and characterization of air jet vortex yarn with novel fiber blends

Abstract Air jet vortex spinning has become more popular due to its higher productivity, improved yarn quality, and recent technological advancements. This research explores the interplay between fiber composition, spinning techniques, and yarn properties, comparing them to traditional ring‐spun yarns. Air jet vortex spinning is typically used for fibers like viscose and polyester, with limited exploration of new fibers. This study uses novel fibers to create air jet vortex yarns, examining their spin ability, properties, and structure. Both air jet vortex and ring‐spun yarns were produced using blends of new and conventional fibers, such as Tencel A100, eco‐friendly viscose, recycled polyester, acrylic, combed cotton, and polyester, all with a linear density of 18 Ne. Compositions included acrylic/environmental viscose/combed cotton, polyester/viscose, and recycled polyester/Tencel A100 (80/20). From the analysis of mechanical properties, results revealed that air jet vortex yarns exhibited superior properties to ring‐spun yarns, except for evenness. A/R/C, T/TA100, and TR air jet vortex yarns exhibited a good tensile strength of 383.67, 702.8, and 656.4 cN, respectively, which are higher than ring spun yarns. Air jet vortex yarns showed 90% less hairiness compared with ring‐spun yarns. Moreover, the internal structure of both air jet vortex and ring‐spun yarn was thoroughly examined using scanning electron microscopy. This study also highlights the innovative potential and sustainability of air jet vortex yarns in the textile industry. Highlights Investigating the relationship between fiber composition, spinning techniques, and yarn properties, comparing them to traditional ring‐spun yarns. Utilizing novel fibers to create air jet vortex yarns and analyzing their spin ability, properties, and structure. Producing blends of new and conventional fibers, including Tencel A100, eco‐friendly viscose, recycled polyester, acrylic, combed cotton, and polyester, all with a linear density of 18 Ne. Demonstrating superior mechanical properties of air jet vortex yarns compared with ring‐spun yarns, except for evenness, underscoring their innovative potential, and sustainability in the textile industry.