Yarn Spinning & Preparation

Yarn Realization Percentage Tool

Realization is the single biggest lever on yarn cost. One point is worth more than most machine upgrades.

Material Balance Mixing to packing
kg
kg
Loss Split Unaccounted material
1%
0% 5%

Yarn Realization

— %

Finished yarn as a percentage of cotton issued

Waste Account

Total Material Lost
— kg
Total Loss
— %
Visible (Saleable) Waste
— %
Cotton per kg of Yarn
— kg

Cotton Disposition

—% yarn —% waste

Carded counts typically realize 88-91%, combed counts 72-80% depending on noil extraction. Reconcile invisible loss monthly rather than per lot.

Yarn Realization Percentage Tool — free, with the formula and a worked example, at Textile School.