Yarn · MH, AK

Single-covered metallic yarn (MH, AK) for knitwear and hosiery

A single layer of nylon or polyester covers the metallic yarn. MH is used in plain weaving, knitted fabrics, woolen sweaters, scarves, socks, headwear and Christmas crafts. AK is used in underwear, hosiery and woolen sweaters.

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MH

MH single-covered metallic yarn

A single-covered yarn of 65% polyester and 35% metallic, used in plain weaving, knitwear, sweaters, scarves, socks, headwear and Christmas crafts.

Composition
65% polyester, 35% metallic
Counts
  • 1/75NM
  • 1/168" 12C 40D nylon (extra fine)
Typical uses
Plain weavingKnitted fabricsWoolen sweatersScarvesSocksHeadwearChristmas crafts

Type H yield reference

MH single-covered metallic yarn: silver and gold yield per unit, with tolerance
TypeSizeConstructionSilverGold
Type H12μ1/100"35% metallic + 65% 75D×1 polyester79,000 m ±3%118D76,000 m ±3%121D
Test conditions

AK

AK single-covered metallic yarn

A 60% polyester, 40% metallic single-covered yarn for underwear, hosiery and woolen sweaters.

Composition
60% polyester, 40% metallic
Counts
  • 1/120NM
Sizes
  • 15D white nylon
  • 28D white nylon
  • 30D white nylon
  • 40D white nylon
  • 28D black nylon
  • 70D black nylon
  • 30D white polyester
  • 40D white polyester
  • 30D black polyester
Typical uses
UnderwearHosieryWoolen sweaters
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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