Yarn · MX, JX, CX, SX

Double-covered metallic yarn (MX, JX, CX, SX)

Two layers of nylon or polyester cover the metallic yarn. MX, JX, CX and SX differ in count and composition. JX is a finer, softer yarn than MX. Uses are listed by series below.

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MX

MX double-covered metallic yarn

A double-covered yarn of 50% polyester and 50% metallic for trademark, ribbon, warp knitting, yarn-dyed, jacquard, embroidery and Christmas work.

Composition
50% polyester, 50% metallic
Counts
  • 1/100"
  • 1/110"
  • 1/168" 12C 15D2 nylon
Typical uses
TrademarkRibbonWarp knittingYarn-dyedJacquardEmbroideryChristmas

Type X yield reference

MX double-covered metallic yarn: silver and gold yield per unit, with tolerance
TypeSizeConstructionSilverGold
Type X12μ1/69"50% metallic + 50% 30D×2 polyester71,800 m ±3%120D69,000 m ±3%128D
Type X12μ1/69"58% + 42% 20D×2 polyester or nylon88,000 m ±3%100D82,000 m ±3%108D
Type X12μ1/100"62% + 38% 20D×2 polyester or nylon98,000 m ±3%95D92,000 m ±3%100D
Test conditions

JX

JX double-covered metallic yarn

A finer, softer double-covered metallic yarn. Uses match MX: trademark, ribbon, warp knitting, yarn-dyed, jacquard, embroidery and Christmas.

Counts
  • 1/100"
  • 1/110"
  • 1/168" 12C 15D2 nylon
Typical uses
TrademarkRibbonWarp knittingYarn-dyedJacquardEmbroideryChristmas

A finer, softer double-covered yarn than MX.

Test conditions

CX

CX double-covered metallic yarn

A double-covered yarn of 70% nylon and 30% metallic for plain and knitted fabrics, woolen sweaters, scarves, socks, headwear and Christmas crafts.

Composition
70% nylon, 30% metallic
Counts
  • 1/158NM
  • 1/168" 12C 40D nylon (extra fine)
Typical uses
Plain fabricsKnitted fabricsWoolen sweatersScarvesSocksHeadwearChristmas crafts
Test conditions

SX

SX double-covered metallic yarn

A 70% nylon, 30% metallic double-covered yarn in count 1/191NM.

Composition
70% nylon, 30% metallic
Counts
  • 1/191NM
Test conditions

Test conditions and use limits

Aluminium film is not alkali-resistant. Silver film is not acid-resistant, and silver darkens with sulphides. Stretching and heavy rubbing can peel the metal layer. Test before production.

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