Multifilament
Multifilament is a type of chemical fiber filament. It is a bundle of twisted or untwisted strands of filaments spun from a multi-hole spinneret. A multifilament composed of a plurality of single fibers is softer than a monofilament of the same fineness. The specification of the multifilament is expressed by the fineness of the multifilament and the number of individual filaments (for example, 77 dtex/24f). Multifilament yarns are used in woven and knitted fabrics, upholstery fabrics and industrial fabrics.
Monofilament
Its fineness is higher than that of multifilament, and the single filament is thicker. The molten synthetic resin is condensed by a fine flow of the raw liquid which is extruded through the capillary orifice of the spinneret. Or spinning with a multi-hole spinneret (such as up to 50 holes), and then winding into a monofilament bobbin by flawless stretching and splitting.
200 to 300 tex (2 to 3 inches) of coarse synthetic fiber monofilament can be used as fishing nets and ropes. A slightly thin monofilament can be used as an artificial silk. Finer monofilaments are generally 1~1.3 tex (450~600 lbs), sometimes as thin as 0.6 tex (1000 lbs), can be processed into elastic yarn, used in elastic socks, stockings and other textiles and other advanced knitwear. Textiles made from monofilaments are thin, transparent and feel good.