Yarns YarnsTypesAppearanceCostDurabilityComfortNursing Combed YarnCarded YarnWorsted YarnWoolen YarnSimple YarnPly YarnContinuous Filament YarnBulkYarnFancy YarnComposite YarnShinyFluffySmoothFluffy, smoothFluffy, smoothFluffyShinyLess pillingLess shinyNot easy to pillingEasy to pillingVaries depending on the fibers used$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Varies depending on the fibers usedStrongerWeakerStrongerWeakerWeakerStrongerStrongerSpreads easilyStrongerLess likely to come apart than filament yarnStrongerLow abrasion resistanceRelated to the production processGentle to skinMore prickly to the skinWarm, leaves skin feeling dryFluffierFeels cooler on skinPoorly absorbentWarmerHighly absorbentWarmerHighly absorbentVaries depending on the fibers usedLower shrinkageHigher shrinkage Less likely to hook through Easily hookedLess likely to hook throughEasily hookedEasily hookedDoes not stain easilyEasily hookedEasily hookedEasily soiledVaries depending on the fibers used