Air Jet Yarn

Yarn spun by wrapping the fibre bundle with jets of compressed air instead of mechanical twist. The wrapping binds down the surface hairs, so air jet yarn resists pilling better than ring spun or open-end yarn of the same fibre. It feels firmer and less soft in return, which is why it shows up in workwear, uniform polos and long-wear fleece rather than fashion tees. For a decorator the relevant part is the flat, stable surface, which prints cleanly and does not fuzz up after repeated washing.