Yarns with Nylon

Q: What does it mean when a yarn contains nylon?

A nylon yarn is one that includes a proportion of nylon in its blend, combined with other fibres such as polyester, wool, cotton or acrylic. Nylon provides strength, elasticity and greater durability, but it is never the base of the yarn. This type of composition is ideal for creating soft, lightweight and resistant garments and accessories.

Q: What are the advantages of nylon in knitting yarns?

Nylon offers several important advantages:▷ Increases resistance to wear and tear.▷ Improves elasticity and the fabric's ability to recover its shape.▷ Reduces pilling.▷ Makes the yarn lighter and easier to maintain.▷ Extends the life of garments and accessories.

Q: Are nylon yarns smooth or rougher?

They are extremely soft and pleasant to the touch, especially when combined with fibres such as polyester, cotton or acrylic. For example, Scheepjes – Softy yarn, thanks to its blend of polyester and nylon, offers a velvety feel, ideal for children's garments, blankets, cushions or amigurumis.

Q: What can I knit with yarn containing nylon?

Nylon yarns are perfect for projects that require softness, lightness and strength:▷ Blankets, soft toys and amigurumi with a fluffy texture.▷ Children's clothing: jackets, hats, scarves and blankets.▷ Fluffy accessories such as cushions, collars and stoles.▷ Projects where lightness is combined with strength and good shape retention.

Q: How should nylon yarn be washed and cared for?

Care is very easy thanks to the presence of nylon:▷ Generally suitable for machine washing on a delicate cycle (view product label).▷ Do not tumble dry.▷ Dry flat, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.▷ No ironing required.▷ Nylon helps garments retain their shape for longer.

Q: Why choose nylon yarn over other options?

Nylon yarns offer the perfect balance between softness, durability and lightness. Compared to other yarns that do not contain nylon, they are:▷ More resistant to wear and washing.▷ More elastic, ideal for garments that need to retain their shape.▷ Less prone to pilling.▷ Lighter, more comfortable and softer to the touch.

If you are looking for wool blended with nylon for knitting, discover our selection of nylon blend yarns, fibres mixed to combine softness, strength, and durability. The soft nylon blend yarn provides greater elasticity and wear resistance, while polyester, cotton, or wool form the base of the yarn. Perfect for projects requiring lightness, softness, and long-lasting quality. At Garmon Yarns, you can buy nylon blend yarn online.

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Nylon yarn

At Garmonyarns, our category of nylon yarns is designed for those looking for strong, lightweight and soft fibres. Nylon is a synthetic fibre that is incorporated into the composition of yarns whose main base is usually polyester, cotton, acrylic or wool. This blend provides greater resistance to friction, durability, elasticity and ease of care.

Nylon is never the base of these yarns, but rather an additional component that improves their performance. This clearly distinguishes them from 100% nylon yarns, such as those used for fishing or sewing, which are not part of our range.

Nylon yarn – Strength, softness and comfort in every strand

Knitting with nylon yarn means choosing the perfect combination of softness and durability. This type of yarn is ideal for projects that require resistance to wear, elasticity and a soft finish. When blended with fibres such as polyester, wool or cotton, it creates lightweight, easy-care fabrics with a longer lifespan.

Nylon provides elasticity, resistance to pilling and durability, while the rest of the composition offers the texture and body you want for your garments and accessories.

What does the Nylon Yarn category include?

In this category, you will find yarns that contain nylon in their composition, always as a secondary component that provides strength, elasticity and durability. Nylon is commonly combined with fibres such as polyester, acrylic, wool or cotton, improving the performance of the base yarn.
Currently, the category includes:
▷ Scheepjes – Softy, a yarn with a polyester (75%) and nylon (25%) base, offering an ultra-soft, fluffy and very light feel, ideal for children's garments, fluffy accessories or creative projects such as amigurumis.

Characteristics of Nylon Yarn

▷ Nylon fibre blend: Nylon is never the base of the yarn, but rather a component that is combined with polyester, acrylic, wool or cotton.

▷ Strength and durability: Provides greater resistance to wear, friction and ageing.

▷ Elasticity and flexibility: The yarn recovers its shape well, ideal for garments and accessories that need to maintain their structure.

▷ Softness and lightness: Nylon helps to make yarns softer and lighter without losing consistency.

▷ Easy care: Increases wash resistance, reduces pilling and improves the life of garments.

▷ Clear example: Scheepjes – Softy: velvety feel, lightweight, fluffy volume and good durability thanks to its polyester and nylon blend.

Benefits and recommended uses of nylon yarns

Key benefits:

▷ Greater durability against daily wear and washing.
▷ Provides elasticity and flexibility, ideal for garments that need to retain their shape.
▷ Lightness combined with volume (especially in velvet-type yarns such as Softy).
▷ Soft texture that is pleasant to the touch, perfect for children's clothing or comfortable accessories.
▷ Easy care: less pilling, greater resistance to rubbing and wear.

Recommended uses:

▷ Children's garments: jackets, blankets, hats and very soft rompers.
▷ Comfortable accessories: cushions, blankets, scarves, neck warmers, hats.
▷ Amigurumi and fluffy toys.
▷ Garments or accessories that require resistance and good shape retention.
▷ Projects combined with other yarns to add volume or softness.

How to use yarn with nylon?

Tips for use:

▷ Ideal for knitting with slightly thicker needles or crochet hooks than usual, taking advantage of its volume and softness.
▷ Perfect for knitting alone or in combination with other yarns to achieve different textures and finishes.
▷ Always make a sample first to adjust the tension, especially for projects that require a defined shape.

Care:

▷ Generally suitable for machine washing on a delicate cycle (view each product label).
▷ Do not tumble dry; dry flat, away from heat sources or direct sunlight.
▷ No ironing required.
▷ Store folded to preserve shape and fluffy texture.

Extra tip:

▷ Nylon helps make yarns more resistant to rubbing, making it perfect for fabrics that will see a lot of use (such as baby blankets, cushions or toys).

Why buy nylon yarn from Garmonyarns?

At Garmonyarns, we offer nylon yarns selected for their quality, softness and strength. We work with brands such as Scheepjes, which combine nylon with other fibres such as polyester to offer yarns with an ultra-soft feel and excellent durability.

▷ We offer yarns that are ideal for projects that require comfort, strength and lightness.
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