[For beginners] How to choose the right yarn for tufting
(Updated on December 15, 2025)
Hello!
My name is Chris and I am the manager of RUGMATAG, a tufting specialty store in Osaka .
We often receive questions like this from people who have just started tufting.
Can I use the craft yarn I have at home?
"Why can't I thread the thread properly?"
"What's different about tufting yarn?"
In fact, there are certain yarns that are suitable for tufting .
In this article,
What kind of yarn is suitable for tufting?
・Why is craft yarn prone to problems?
・How to choose yarn that is less likely to cause mistakes for beginners
I will explain it as clearly as possible.
The most important thing about tufting yarn
The most important thing about RUGMATAG is simplicity.
"Can the yarn be cut properly with the tufting gun scissors?"
This is the most important factor in determining whether a yarn is suitable for tufting or not .
The tufting gun cuts the thread with "small scissors"
Cut pile tufting guns are
The yarn is cut as it is inserted with small scissors.
In other words, the yarn
・Not only can you hit
It is cut every time
Therefore, compatibility with the yarn has a big impact.
The difference between craft and tufting
Characteristics of craft yarn
・Fluffy and soft
・Many items are difficult to cut with gun scissors
- Choose from a wide variety of materials
Characteristics of tufting yarn
・Strong twist
・Designed to be cut
- 100% acrylic or 100% wool
Now, try to imagine something.
Image when cut with scissors
When you cut the fluffy yarn with scissors...
A small amount of fiber remains
・The blade feels dull
Can you imagine this feeling?
When cutting a strong, twisted thread...
・Cuts cleanly and comfortably
This difference is,
This happens while the tufting gun is being fired.
Check the yarn's "material"
When choosing yarn for tufting,
The material is also very important.
The materials that can be cut without problems with the AK series guns sold by RUGMATAG are:
・100% acrylic 
・100% wool 
There are two types.
on the other hand,
・Blended material
・Cotton
・Nylon, etc.
These cannot be cut well with the gun's scissors and can lead to malfunctions .
Things that can easily happen when using craft yarn
If you use soft, loosely twisted yarn,
・The thread cannot be cut/threaded properly.
・Even if it cuts at first, it gradually becomes less sharp.
・The scissors part wears out quickly
Symptoms such as:
this is,
・Gun is defective
・Problems with typing skills
That's not what I'm saying.
It's a matter of compatibility with the cutting mechanism .
About the yarns sold at RUGMATAG
The tufting yarns sold at RUGMATAG are:
- Operation confirmed with tufting gun
・Used in actual production/workshops
・Selection based on compatibility with the gun and finish
We are doing it.
"I don't want to fail the first time."
"I want to use my gun for a long time and take good care of it."
If you are one of those people, we recommend starting with tufting yarn .
Tufting yarn
Soft acrylic yarn : Inexpensive and soft, ideal for small items and decorative pieces
MB210 Acrylic Yarn : Excellent for delicate expression and soft texture. Recommended for tufting projects in general as well as rugs.
wool yarn : Excellent durability and solid texture Recommended for tufting projects in general as well as for laying rugs
Summary | If you know the key points, you won't have any trouble choosing yarn
Choosing yarn for tufting
No special knowledge is required.
The point is very simple.
- Material is 100% acrylic or 100% wool
・Is the twist tight?
・Can you cut it cleanly with the scissors of a gun?
Just looking at it from this perspective can greatly reduce the number of mistakes.
At RUGMATAG, we will continue to
"I see, that's what it means!" I thought to myself.
After reading it, I immediately wanted to try it.
We'll be sharing some tufting tips with you.
Please look forward to the next update!
