The Asia Pacific region accounts for a major share of the wool worsted yarn market, followed by North America and Europe. Worsted yarns are made from high quality wool. These yarns differ from other woolen yarn based on their weight, type, and quality. The fabric made from worsted woolen yarn is stronger, smoother, and finer than normal wool. Worsted fabric is primarily used for men’s suitings. Compared to normal woolen yarn, worsted woolen yarn tends to be costly as the sheep from which the wool is taken is of higher breed. Also worsted fabric needs more processing, as a result its price tends to increase. These yarns are not carded; instead they are washed, gilled, and combed using heated long-tooth metal combs, later oiled, and spun.

The worsted wool yarn market can be segmented into tropical worsted wool and plain weave worsted wool. They differ based upon the type of fibers used for their production, combinations of fibers used, and blend of fibers used for weaving. Tropical worsted wool is designed to be worn in hot climates. This wool is light, smooth, breathable, and easy to maintain. Tropical worsted wool fabric finds application in making trousers and skirts, among others. Plain weave worsted wool fabric finds application in suits and other upholstery fabrics.