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  2. Driving cap - Wikipedia

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    A driving cap is a special type of pipe cap used to provide a striking surface for a hammer while simultaneously protecting the end of the pipe from deformation. [1] A driving cap is made of much thicker or more durable material than a standard pipe cap and is always removed once installation is complete.

  3. Thrumming (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Thrumming is a technique in which small pieces of wool or yarn (thrums) are pulled through fabric to create a wooly layer.The term thrum originally referred specifically to worthless pieces of warp thread which remained after weaving a piece of fabric using a loom, though its meaning has since broadened to include any small pieces of wool or thread which are used in a similar way.

  4. Flat cap - Wikipedia

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    The hat is also known in Ireland as a paddy cap; in Scotland as a bunnet; in Wales as a Dai cap; and in the United States as an English cap or Irish cap. Various other terms exist (scally cap, [ 1 ] cabbie cap, driver cap, golf cap, [ 2 ] longshoreman cap, ivy cap, jeff cap, [ 3 ] train engineer cap, sixpence, etc.) Flat caps are usually made ...

  5. Kashmir shawl - Wikipedia

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    The Kashmir shawl, the predecessor of the contemporary cashmere shawl, is a type of shawl identified by its distinctive Kashmiri weave and for being made of fine shahtoosh or pashmina wool. Contemporary variants include the pashmina and shahtoosh shawls (often mononymously referred to simply as the pashmina and shahtoosh ).

  6. Pashmina (material) - Wikipedia

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    The word "pashmina" is not a labelling term recognized by law in the United States where it is considered another term for cashmere. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission: Some manufacturers use the term pashmina to describe an ultra fine cashmere fiber; others use the term to describe a blend of cashmere and silk.

  7. Cashmere wool - Wikipedia

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    Cashmere is a hygroscopic fiber, absorbing and releasing water from the air based on the surrounding environment. This helps regulate the body in both warm and cool temperatures. [1] A number of countries produce cashmere and have improved processing techniques over the years, but China and Mongolia are two of the leading producers as of 2019.

  8. 21 Delicious, High-Protein Plant-Based Meals - AOL

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    Dinner “Beef” and Broccoli Stir Fry. In a large skillet or wok over medium, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add 1 cup cubed tempeh and cook until golden brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

  9. Karakul hat - Wikipedia

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    In urban slang, the karakul cap is called a fur kufi, while the Rampuri cap is called a velvet fez hat. When worn properly, these caps are always slanted at an angle, and never placed straight on the head. Leopard print karakul caps are common in Africa, but are rarely seen in the United States.