Metallic yarn category
M Type Metallic Yarn
Flat metallic-film yarn for decorative textile applications and metallic-yarn construction.
M Type is the basic flat metallic component used directly or as a starting point for supported, covered and twisted metallic-yarn constructions.
Product overview
What is M Type Metallic Yarn?
M Type Metallic Yarn is the flat metallic-film form used as a base metallic component for decorative textile applications. It is commonly produced from slit metallised PET film, which may use an aluminium metallised layer and a protective surface coating to create metallic lustre and provide surface protection.
Unlike MX, ST and MH constructions, basic M Type is the flat metallic film itself rather than a metallic component combined with supporting textile filaments. The suitable film width, thickness, finish and colour direction depend on the textile process, required appearance and available sample or buyer specification.
- Flat metallic-film construction
- Bright metallic visual effect
- Common industry film-width and thickness directions
- Used directly or as a metallic component in other yarn constructions
- Suitable for decorative textile applications
- Specification selected for the application and required appearance
Technical characteristics
Understand the flat-film construction before selecting a specification.
Values shown here are typical industry references and common commercial options. They do not represent a universal fixed Suvarnatantu specification; final details are subject to technical review.
Applications
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Application context gives an M Type enquiry a practical starting point for construction, appearance and sample review.
ApplicationSaree / Decorative WeavingMetallic borders, motifs and woven effectsApplicationJacquardWoven metallic-effect contextApplicationBrocadeDecorative woven textile contextApplicationEmbroideryDecorative metallic effect contextApplicationLaceFine decorative textile contextApplicationWeaving, Ribbon / Tape & LabelsConstruction and appearance discussionApplicationKnittingTextile-process and appearance reviewApplicationDecorative & Fashion TextilesColour, width and finish direction
Colour options
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Review the required metallic appearance with the application and available reference rather than treating colour as a stand-alone selection.
Technical B2B approach
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Manufacturing
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02Quality Control
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03Development
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04Bulk Supply
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Technical data
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M Type is flat metallic film. MX combines M Type with two supporting filament ends; ST covers a textile core with metallic film; and MH twists metallic film with a supporting textile filament. The appropriate M Type film width, thickness, metallic finish and colour direction depend on the intended process, required appearance and available sample or buyer specification. Industry values on this page are references, not universal fixed Suvarnatantu specifications.
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B2B enquiry
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M Type FAQs
Questions buyers commonly ask
What is M Type Metallic Yarn?
M Type is a flat metallic-film construction commonly produced from slit metallised PET film. It is used directly for decorative textile applications or as a metallic component in other yarn constructions.
How is M Type different from MX Type?
Basic M Type is flat metallic film, while MX Type combines M Type film with two supporting textile filament ends.
What film thicknesses are used for M Type?
Typical industry references include approximately 12μ, 23μ and 25μ. The appropriate thickness should be reviewed against the intended application and required appearance.
Can M Type colour and width be customised?
Colour, width and construction requirements can be discussed with Suvarnatantu, subject to available production and development capability. Use Request a Quote or Request a Sample to share the brief.