Comparative verification of yarn
Hello, we are Tufting studio & shop RUGMATAG, a tufting workshop and equipment/materials specialty store in Osaka .
In this blog, we compare the amount of yarn used and the texture of the finished product when making a rug with the exact same design using yarn for tufting (acrylic/wool) and acrylic yarn for crafts that is not for tufting.
I hope this will be helpful for those who have questions such as, "I don't really understand the difference in the finished product," or "How much yarn will I end up using?"
The yarn used this time is
- Medium-weight acrylic yarn for handicrafts that is commonly sold
・The products sold at our store are from Miyoshi Rugs. MB210 HIGH QUALITY ACYRIC YARN (Acrylic yarn for tufting)
・RUGMATAG WOOLYARN (wool yarn for tufting)
There are three types:
Pre-production preparation
This time we will compare all the designs, stitching methods, and finishing methods, but changing only the yarn.
We will create a 25cm x 25cm square design with each half a different color.
Weigh the yarn before starting work.
This time, we will use two strands of acrylic yarn for handicrafts and two strands of wool yarn for tufting, and five strands of acrylic yarn for tufting.
I made sure to transfer all the drafts to the same size of 25cm x 25cm.
production
For this production, I used the AK-1 in 17mm setting.
To avoid any differences, all three were produced using the same gun and shooting method.
Measuring yarn consumption after production
The remaining amount of yarn
Amount of yarn consumed
After making the yarn, I weighed it and calculated the amount used, and the results were as follows: The amount of yarn used for tufting was almost the same, while the amount used for craft yarn was about 50g less.
Finishing
This time, mesh for lining + The lining is finished with a combination of tufting backing agents (containing anti-mite ingredients) .
I applied it evenly to avoid any differences.
This is the weight of the rug with the lining cut off and the surface untreated.
The adhesive and lining added about 40 to 50g.
Smooth out the surface and it's done.
We used a trimmer guide to trim the surface to the same thickness (18mm) and size, and then used a trimmer to round the edges.
finish
Acrylic yarn for crafts is lighter than the other two types. It has a soft texture and sinks when pressed with your fingers. It doesn't have much of a grainy feel.
Acrylic yarn for tufting has five strands, making it fine and suitable for creating delicate gradations. It has a soft texture similar to acrylic yarn for crafts, but with a soft, cushiony feel. For the same size, the amount used is almost the same as wool yarn.
Wool yarn for tufting produces a more substantial finish than acrylic yarn. The yarn is sturdy and does not sink much when pressed with your fingers, leaving little residue. Because it is a two-ply yarn, it is not suitable for expressing gradations, but it produces clear carvings and the boundaries between colors are clear. It is also suitable for designs where you want clear lines.
*About durability
This time, we were only comparing the yarns for making, so we were unable to compare durability, but the tufting yarns seem sturdy, as they are both made for rugs. As for the yarn for handicrafts, it seems like it will lose its shape easily if stepped on, so I think it's more suitable for wall hangings.
Generally Wool yarn is said to be highly durable, and is used in luxury rugs. In addition, wool yarn is an animal fiber that is resistant to combustion and has excellent temperature and humidity regulation, making it a practical material.
summary
What did you think? This time, we compared three types of yarn commonly used for tufting by making the same design to see how the consumption, finish, and texture differ. We hope this comparison will be helpful when choosing yarn that suits the design and purpose of the rug you want to make.
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