Additionally, Bonar Yarns polypropylene weft yarns, twisted or untwisted, are made to very tightly controlled shrinkage specifications enabling the carpet to be processed through the latex finishing operation without fear of shrinkage. The uniformity of the yarn ensures smooth running and reduces stoppages caused by yarn breaks. Additionally, Bonar has developed 89 Tex and 105 Tex yarns for the manufacture of high end rugs in excess of 1.5 million knots per m2.
| TWISTED QUALITY | UNTWISTED QUALITY | TEX | METRIC COUNT | JUTE TEX REPLACEMNET | METERS PER KILO POLYPROPYLENE | METERS PER KILO JUTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12114 | 89 | 11.2 | 207 | 11,235 | 4,816 | |
| 1205 | 1105 | 133 | 7.5 | 241 | 7,518 | 4,155 |
| 1209 | 1109 | 200 | 5.0 | 276 – 344 | 5,007 | 3,628 – 2,911 |
| 1227 | 278 | 3.6 | 412 -482 | 3,602 | 2,431 – 2,078 | |
| 12165 | 500 | 2.0 | 826 | 2000 | 1207 | |
| 12167 | 361 | 2.8 | 482 – 551 | 2781 | 2708 – 1207 |
