Spliced yarn and method for forming the same

A method for forming a spliced yarn comprising alternating predetermined lengths of a first and a second yarn, the method comprising the steps of:

• a) drawing a predetermined length of a first yarn through an intermingling jet;
• b) forwarding a leading portion of the second yarn into the intermingling jet and into overlapping relationship with a trailing portion of the first yarn;
• c) holding the first and second yarns in the intermingling jet wherein the first and second yarns are stopped in the intermingling jet using a clamp disposed forwardly of the intermingling jet;
• d) using a pressurized fluid, intermingling the overlapped portions of the first and second yarns thereby to splice the leading portion of second yarn to the trailing portion of the first yarn;
• e) severing the first yarn;
• f) drawing the spliced portion and a predetermined length of the second yarn through the intermingling jet;
• and
• g) repeating steps b) through f) with the second yarn being the yarn drawn through the jet and the first yarn being forwarded into overlapping relationship therewith.