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2. Novelty yarns - Wikipedia

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   Chenille yarns are known for their soft, fuzzy surface, resembling pipe cleaners. There are several methods to create this texture. One common approach is to produce a fabric first and then cut it into narrow strips resembling yarn. When the fabric is cut, the raw edges become fuzzy, creating the chenille appearance.

3. Chenille fabric - Wikipedia

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   Chenille yarn Chenille fabric Chenille yarn Workers at the Pacific Chenille Craft Co., Sydney, 1941 Chenille ( French pronunciation: [ʃənij(ə)] ) is a type of yarn , or the fabric made from it. Chenille is the French word for caterpillar, whose fur the yarn is supposed to resemble.

4. Martindale (unit) - Wikipedia

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   The Martindale is a unit for quantifying the abrasion resistance of textiles, especially when used for upholstery.. The Martindale method, also known as the Martindale rub test, simulates natural wear of a seat cover, in which the textile sample is rubbed against a standard abrasive surface with a specified force.

5. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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   Microfiber fabric is lightweight, durable, and somewhat water repellent, so it makes a good substitute. Another advantage of microfiber fabric (compared to leather) is that it can be coated with various finishes and can be treated with antibacterial chemicals. Fabric can also be printed with various designs, embroidered with colored thread, and ...

6. List of types of fur - Wikipedia

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   They are legally considered a pest. Since the mid-1990s, New Zealand manufacturers have been developing techniques to spin the hollow possum fur fibres with other yarns, such as merino wool and silk, creating a unique fabric of incomparable quality, warmth and durability.

7. Wrinkle-resistant fabric - Wikipedia

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   Wrinkle-resistant or permanent press or durable press is a finishing method for textiles that avoids creases and wrinkles and provides a better appearance for the articles. Most cellulosic fabrics and blends of cellulosic-rich fabrics tend to crease or wrinkle. A durable press finish makes them dimensionally stable and crease-free.