How many strands of yarn should I use for tufting? Can I use just one strand?
Hello!
My name is Chris and I am the manager of RUGMATAG, a tufting specialty store in Osaka .
We often receive questions like these from our customers.
"How many strands of yarn should I use?"
“Can you tuft with just one strand?”
To sum up,
The "appropriate number" depends on the type of yarn.
There are also yarns that can be woven in single strands.
In this article,
How do you determine the appropriate number?
-Which yarns can be used in single strands?
We will explain this question in an easy-to-understand manner, even for beginners.
Tufting threads do not always have to be "any number of threads"
The yarn must be threaded through the tufting gun's needle at the appropriate thickness (number of strands) .
The basic idea is very simple.
・If the thread is thin, there will be more threads.
・If the thread is thicker → fewer threads
If this balance is not right, problems are likely to occur.
What happens if the number isn't right?
If the numbers are not correct, the following problems are likely to occur:
If there are too few
The thread is not cut properly
・The threads tend to come off easily during use
・The finish will be sparse
If there are too many
The thread is not cut properly
・Thread becomes difficult to pass through
・The load on the gun increases, which can cause it to break down.
In other words,
The number of threads used in tufting is not good if it is too few or too many .
What kind of yarn can be used in single strands?
The " soft acrylic yarn " we carry can be woven in single strands .
However, in RUGMATAG
Generally, we recommend using two .
The reason is that if you take one,
The intervals between shots need to be narrowed considerably.
・This increases the number of times you have to type and takes time.
Because there are some disadvantages.
"I want to express it in detail,"
If you have a purpose, taking one is also an option,
Generally, two strands are the most stable and recommended.
Recommended number of yarns sold at RUGMATAG
Here are the recommended numbers of yarns currently available at RUGMATAG.
Soft acrylic yarn : 2 strands
MB210 Acrylic Yarn : 5 strands
Wool yarn : 2 strands
*Depending on the details of the design, some adjustments may be necessary.
What if you want to draw a thin line?
"I want to type thinly."
"I want to express delicate lines"
In such cases,
Another method is to deliberately reduce the number of strokes you hit.
However, be careful not to reduce it too much as this can lead to poor cutting and unstable driving.
For example, if you use MB210 acrylic yarn, which is recommended for 5 strands, with 3 strands, you can create thinner lines.
When changing the number of balls, it is recommended to test it on a small area before proceeding to the actual game.
summary
The number of yarns for tufting is not decided "just by chance",
The shortcut to improvement is to use the number of times that the gun moves comfortably as your standard.
With just one number,
・Easy to type
・Finish density
・The burden of tufting gun
Everything will change dramatically.
At RUGMATAG, we will continue to
"Tufting questions can be answered"
"After reading it, I want to make it right away."
We will deliver such content.
Please look forward to the next update!
