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2. Twist per inch - Wikipedia

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   In the case of ring spun cotton yarns, for example, the following values of K have been found to give the best results. [citation needed] Warp yarns, 35's and less 4.75 Warp yarns, 35's to 80's 4.50 Warp yarns, 80's to 110's 4.25 Filling yarns, medium numbers 3.50

3. Chiffon (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   Chiffon (French:; English: / ʃ ɪ ˈ f ɒ n /, shif-ON, from the French word chiffe which means "cloth or rag"; [1] is a lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns. [2] [3] Crepe yarn tends to have a tighter twist than standard yarns. [1]

4. Hand spinning - Wikipedia

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   S-twist and Z-twist yarns. The direction in which the yarn is spun is called twist. Yarns are characterized as S-twist or Z-twist according to the direction of spinning (see diagram). Tightness of twist is measured in TPI (twists per inch or turns per inch). [11] Two or more spun yarns may be twisted together or plied to form a thicker yarn.

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6. Short draw - Wikipedia

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   Short draw is the spinning technique used to create worsted yarns. It is spun from combed roving, sliver or wool top – anything with the fibers all lined up parallel to the yarn. It is generally spun from long stapled fibers. Short draw spun yarns are smooth, strong, sturdy yarns, and dense. [1] Short

7. Doubling (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Doubling of yarn where two or more stands or ends of yarn are twisted together. There are many purposes where doubled yarn is used. Sometimes thread is doubled to make warp, and it is invariably used for the manufacture of knitting yarn, crochet yarn and sewing yarn. All these yarns must be smooth and free from knots.