Yarn trading · Pakistan

Every yarn count, from fibre to cone.

Sooterman supplies cotton, slub and polyester-cotton yarn from 10s to 80s. Browse the counts, tick what you need and send one inquiry at any hour.

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What we supply

Start with the type of yarn

Pick a type to jump straight to its counts in the yarn list.

Yarn list

Pick your counts

Filter by type or count range. Tick the yarns you want and send them as one inquiry. The line under each count shows how thick the thread is.

Type

    Rates are shared with each inquiry. Quality details, packing and minimum order are confirmed when we reply.

    The cotton story

    How a cotton boll becomes your yarn

    Most yarn on our list starts as cotton in a field. Here is the short journey from plant to cone.

    1. Step 1

      Sow and grow

      Cotton is sown in spring and grows through the summer. Each plant sets flower buds that turn into bolls.

    2. Step 2

      The boll opens

      When the boll is ripe it splits open and shows soft white fibre packed around the seeds.

    3. Step 3

      Picking and ginning

      Cotton is picked, then ginned. Ginning separates the fibre from the seed and presses it into bales.

    4. Step 4

      Spinning

      The mill opens, cleans and cards the fibre, then draws it out and twists it into yarn. Combed yarn gets an extra combing step.

    5. Step 5

      On the cone

      The yarn is wound onto cones and sent to weavers and knitters. This is the yarn in our list.

    Yarn guide

    How to read a yarn count

    A short guide for buyers choosing between counts and yarn types.

    Higher number, finer yarn

    The English count (Ne) says how many 840-yard hanks weigh one pound. The more hanks, the thinner the yarn. A 60s yarn is much finer than a 10s yarn.

    20/2 means two strands of 20s twisted together. The finished yarn is about as thick as a 10s single yarn.

    Carded and combed

    Carded yarn is made by carding alone, which keeps cost down and suits everyday fabrics. Combed yarn goes through an extra combing step that removes short fibres, so it is smoother, stronger and finer.

    Ring spun and open-end

    Ring spinning twists the fibre on a ring frame and gives a stronger yarn with a softer hand. Open-end (rotor) spinning is faster and gives a bulkier yarn, mostly in coarser counts.

    Compact yarn

    Compact spinning is ring spinning with an extra step that gathers the fibres tightly. The yarn has less hairiness, which helps fabric look clean and resist pilling.

    Slub yarn

    Slub yarn is made with deliberate thick and thin places along its length. It gives fabric a textured, uneven look.

    PC blends

    PC is a polyester-cotton blend. Polyester adds strength and easy care, and cotton adds comfort.

    Single yarnOne strand, spun and twisted once. Written as 20/1 or 20s.
    Doubled yarnTwo strands twisted together for strength. Written as 20/2.
    Slub yarnThick and thin places on purpose, for textured fabric.
    PC blendPolyester and cotton fibres spun into one yarn.
    Ordering

    From inquiry to dispatch

    1. Choose your counts

      Tick the yarns you need in the list and add your name or company.

    2. Send one inquiry

      Press Continue to inquiry, add your details and quantities, and send it. We reply with the current rate and stock position.

    3. Confirm and receive

      Confirm the quantity and rate, and the order is booked and dispatched to you.

    Questions

    Common questions

    How do I get today's rate?

    Select the counts you need in the yarn list, press Continue to inquiry, add your details and send it. We reply with the current rate for each count. You can also message us on WhatsApp or email info@sooterman.com.

    What do 20s, 30s and 40s mean?

    They are yarn counts. The higher the number, the finer the yarn. See the yarn guide above for a picture of how thickness changes from 10s to 60s.

    What do PC and slub mean in the list?

    PC is a polyester-cotton blend. Slub is yarn with deliberate thick and thin places that give fabric a textured look.

    What if the count I need is not listed?

    Send us the count, type and quantity you need. We will check availability and come back to you.

    When can I contact you?

    We are available 24/7. Send a WhatsApp message or email at any hour and we reply as soon as we can.

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    Ready to book yarn?

    Pick your counts in the yarn list and send the inquiry, or message us directly. We are open 24/7.

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    Send your inquiry

    Check your yarns, add your details and quantities, and send. We reply with the current rate and availability.

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