airtextured
Airtextured, usually written as air-textured yarn and abbreviated ATY, is a bulked yarn produced by air-texturing processes that use high-velocity air to entangle filaments into a looped, crimped structure. The technique is a form of texturing used with synthetic filament yarns to increase cover, elasticity, and warmth without adding significant weight.
Production involves a texturing machine that draws filaments through a nozzle or air jet, where the air
Materials and uses: nylon and polyester are common; other synthetic filaments may be used. ATY is widely
Compared with other texturing methods such as false twist or draw-texturing, air-texturing offers a different balance