--- title: What is Textile Yarn Spin Finish and What is it Used For? description: What is the purpose of textile yarn spin finish and why is it important? Learn more about the different types of spin finish and what it is used for. image: https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/Blog%20or%20Website%20Images/Various%20Threads%20-%20MQSC%20-%20Mar%2016th%202018/threads%20%7C%20Flat%20Spectra%20%7C%20-8470.jpg --- ![image-png](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=157&name=image-png.png) ## [ISO 9001:2015 Standard Registered](https://www.servicethread.com/hubfs/ISO%209001%20Certificate%20effective%20September%202025.pdf) ## [![Blog Header](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Servicethread/bg_blog_header.png?width=594&name=bg_blog_header.png) We never stop learning, or sharing what we’ve learned!](https://www.servicethread.com/blog) # [What is Textile Yarn Spin Finish and What is it Used For?](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/what-is-textile-yarn-spin-finish-and-what-is-it-used-for) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) - By [Service Thread](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/author/service-thread) - 06/25/21 - [0 Comments](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/what-is-textile-yarn-spin-finish-and-what-is-it-used-for#comments-listing) In today’s industrial textile manufacturing processes, spin finish plays an important role in the overall performance of Polyester Continuous Filament (CF) fibers and yarns. [Nylon](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/the-difference-between-nylon-6.6-and-nylon-6) and [polyester](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/general-specs-multifilament-polyester-types-compared) fiber yarn production lines commonly use additive finishes, and the market for polyester filaments is growing rapidly due to the sometimes-high cost and limited availability of nylon and the use of polyester as a cheaper more available substitution many applications.  ![polyester yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20or%20Website%20Images/Various%20Threads%20-%20MQSC%20-%20Mar%2016th%202018/threads%20%7C%20Flat%20Spectra%20%7C%20-8470.jpg?width=663&name=threads%20%7C%20Flat%20Spectra%20%7C%20-8470.jpg) Spin finishes are designed and developed to offer properties for performance and processibility of polyester yarns as well as for specific added value properties. These additives are applied to [Fully Drawn Yarns (FDY)](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/most-common-corms-of-polyesters) and Spin Drawn Yarn (SPY) and are commonly based on ester or mineral oils. Other finishes are mineral oil free and may be classed biodegradable since they dissolve easily in water which improves dyeing uniformity, and laundering. Benefits and possibilities can be engineered into [industrial polyester yarn](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/best-polyester-type-for-your-application) through specialized spin finishes including : - Improved filament cohesion during warping, knitting, twisting and texturing process. - Reduced friction and Lubrication - Abrasion Resistance  - Eliminated or reduced static electrical charge - Adhesion Activation (AA) - [Reduced electrical conductivity for non-conductive yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/conductive-and-non-conductive-yarns) - [Water Repellency or Anti-wicking](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/how-to-test-moisture-wicking-properties-of-yarns-and-fibers) - [Flame retardance](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-flame-retardant-and-flame-resistant-threads-and-yarns) - Anti-microbial - Thermal stability to prevent damage to yarn for improved processing - [Improved dyeing uniformity and colorfastness](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/article/solution-dyed-yarn-vs-package-dyed-yarn-what-should-you-use) - Laundering friendly - Sustainability – biodegradable finishes free of mineral oil - FDA compliance suitable for direct or indirect food contact One example of a process-enhancing finish is Marine Finish.  Marine finish, in general terms, is a finish that contains silicone. Originally designed to prevent yarn on yarn abrasion in large mooring ropes, this finish offers not only abrasion resistance but also enhances the non-conductivity of polyester yarns used for critical product applications.  ![textile yarn spin finish testing](https://www.servicethread.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20or%20Website%20Images/Home_page_hero_images/130306ServiceThread00950_Comp_c01c.jpg?width=633&name=130306ServiceThread00950_Comp_c01c.jpg) While nylon and polyester fibers feature as large scale users of textile spin finish, other highly engineered industrial yarns often require specialized proprietary spin finish additives for processing including: - [Para and Meta Aramid yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/meta-and-para-aramid-yarn-comparison) - Fiberglass yarns - [Vectran (LCP Polymer) yarns](https://www.servicethread.com/blog/what-is-vectran) - Carbon fiber yarns - PEN (Polyethylene Napthalate) fibers Specialized properties for downstream performance must be identified for each market serviced since standard basic finishes may not offer the value added performance our customers expect: **MRG and Tire Cord Markets** Adhesive Activated finishes ensure that the rubber stock adheres to the polyester fiber ensuring the strength member does not shift leaving weak spots in hose, belt and tire. [**Thermoplastic Hose for Air and Fluid Transportation**](https://www.servicethread.com/products/detail/thermoplastic-rubber-hose) Adhesive Activated finishes are used widely in this market, as are standard finishes, however some compounds require AA for greater adhesion properties.  Marine Finish is preferred where non-conductive materials are required by power companies using Elevated Work Platform Truck (EWP), informally known as a cherry pickers. **Rope and Cord Markets** Adhesive Activated finishes are used widely in this market, as are standard finishes, however MF offers better protection from friction and abrasion, especially yarn on yarn. [**Wire and Cable Market**](https://www.servicethread.com/products/detail/thread-for-wire-and-cable-) Polyester with Anti-wicking properties are commonly used, this prevents water from wicking further into a cable along binders and/or ripcords should a cable be breached. Historically, spin finish was a process aid for maintaining filament integrity while spinning at high speeds, however today it provides additional properties that add functionality or performance requirements for downstream applications. Careful consideration should be given to choosing the correct finish and your selection may depend on your specific use and environmental conditions. If you need help selecting the ideal polyester for your application, [contact Service Thread](https://www.servicethread.com/contact-us) for specs and advice. 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