pom pom fancy yarn

**Product Name: Feather / Eyelash Fancy Yarn** Feather yarn, also known as eyelash yarn, is a popular novelty fancy yarn. It adopts a double-layer structure with core base yarn and vertical fluffy filaments protruding outward, creating a delicate feather-like appearance. Finished fabric features soft, voluminous and hazy hand feel, widely applied in winter fashion knitwear and home textiles. **Specifications** - Yarn Count: 8S–12S single fancy yarn; fiber length customizable: short hair 3–5mm, long hair 8–12mm - Structure: Core yarn + vertical feather filaments - Package: Cone yarn. Bulk cone: **2–5kg per cone; sampling mini cone: 0.5–1kg per cone** - Spinning Method: Fancy covering & twisting technology **Composition** Standard: **100% Polyester** Custom blend: Polyester+Nylon for better filament fastness & less shedding; Acrylic blend for higher bulkiness. **Suitable Machines** - Computer flat knitting machine: 3G /5G /7G coarse gauge. Fine gauge ≥12G is not recommended, long fibers may cause needle hooking. - Coarse gauge single jersey circular knitting machine: reduce running speed and keep gentle yarn tension to prevent fiber shedding. - Hand knitting & crochet; lace and tape weaving machine for decorative trims. **Applications** 1. Apparel: Winter sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, hats, waistcoats. Can be used as main yarn or blended with loop yarn, pom pom yarn, metallic lurex for richer texture. 2. Garment trims: Decorative lace, fringe and edge binding. 3. Home textile: Throw blankets, cushions, tapestry, decorative fabrics. 4. Handcraft: Dolls, floral decorations, DIY bags, holiday ornaments. **Advantages** 1. Unique airy feather texture, soft hazy visual effect, great differentiation for designer fashion. 2. Lightweight and bulky, good warmth retention, soft and skin-friendly. 3. Rich color options: solid, space-dyed, heather, lurex mixed colors available. 4. Low shrinkage and easy care for polyester version. **Disadvantages** 1. Floating feather filaments will shed slightly. Fabric resin finishing is recommended to reduce fiber loss. 2. Long surface fibers are prone to snagging, not suitable for high-abrasion applications. 3. Risk of needle wrapping during knitting, limited production speed, higher waste rate than regular yarn. 4. Lower tenacity than normal yarn, over-tension will cause heavy filament drop. **Care Instruction** Cold water gentle cycle, wash inside out. Avoid heavy rubbing and wash separately from light-colored clothes. Flat dry, do not tumble dry at high temperature, high heat will harden the feather filaments.