Comparison of different spinning methods

	Ring-Spun yarn		Open-end yarn		Air-jet yarn		Wrap yarn
	Classic	Compact	Rotor spun	Friction spun	Jet spun, two nozzles, False twist process	Vortex spun, one nozzle	Filament wrapped
Fibre deposition:
In the core	Parallel, helical	Parallel, helical	Less parallel, helical	Less parallel, helical	Parallel w/o twist	Parallel w/o twist	Parallel w/o twist
In the sheath	Parallel, helical	Parallel, helical	More random, less twisted	Less parallel, helical	6% of fibres twisted around the core in spirals	20% of fibres twisted around the core in spirals	Filament windings
Fibre orientation:
Parallelism	Good	Very good	Medium	Low	Medium	Good	Very good
Compactness	Compact	Very compact, round	Open	Compact to open	Compact	Compact	Compact
Handle	Soft	Soft	Hard	Hard	Hard	Medium to hard	Soft
Hairiness	Noticeable	Low	Very low	low	Some	Low to medium	Very low
Stiffness	Low	Low	High	High	High	Fairly high	Low