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2. Lion Brand Yarns - Wikipedia

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   The company sells a variety of yarns, from 100% natural fibers including cotton, cashmere, alpaca and wool to blends and 100% acrylics in a variety of weights. Some of their most popular yarns are Homespun, Fun Fur, Vanna's Choice, and Wool-Ease. [15] The company came out with organic cotton yarn in 2007. [16]

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Knee-high stockings are more comfortable, easier to apply, and wearing them increases patients' compliance with treatment. [22] Knee-high stockings are easier to size for limb measurement than thigh-high compression stockings. [9] Thigh-high compression stockings may create a tourniquet effect and cause localized restriction when rolled down. [23]

4. Cotton lisle - Wikipedia

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   The yarn is spun so that it is compact and solid. This cotton is used mainly for underwear, stockings, and gloves. Colours applied to this yarn are noted for being more brilliant than colours applied to softer yarn. This type of thread was first made in the city of Lisle (now spelt Lille), France, hence its name. [1] [2]

5. Stocking - Wikipedia

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   Knitted stockings were preferred because of their flexibility. [3] The first knitting machines were for making stockings. [4] The stockings themselves were made of cotton, linen, wool or silk. A polished cotton called lisle was common, as were those made in the town of Balbriggan. Before the 1920s, stockings, if worn, were worn for warmth.

6. Elastic modulus - Wikipedia

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   An elastic modulus (also known as modulus of elasticity (MOE)) is a quantity that describes an object's or substance's resistance to being deformed elastically ...

7. Fully fashioned stockings - Wikipedia

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   The back seam is an integral part of the stocking and not sewn on afterwards. [2] Fully fashioned stockings are sized to the height and shoe size (generally) of the wearer and have little or no stretch in them as they have no lycra (spandex) contained within the yarn. [3] In addition to the distinctive seam they also come in a number of heel ...