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2. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   Cotton/polyester: A cotton thread with a polyester core which is slightly stretchy but retains the traditional look of cotton: strength without sheen Fusible: Fuses sewn fabrics together when ironed: binding and appliqué: Linen: A spun thread, typically in a thicker gauge than that used for fabric garments.

3. Blend (textile) - Wikipedia

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   Polyester-cotton blended clothing is more comfortable to wear in humid climates than polyester alone. [ 1 ] : 79 A heavy pair of jeans made of 100% cotton that weigh 14 oz (396.9 g) can be cut down to 11 oz (311.8 g), without compromising durability, by changing the composition to a blend of polyester 50% with cotton or nylon 20%.

4. Yarn conditioning - Wikipedia

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   Moisture content is one of the most important tests on a yarn; [9] a fiber's moisture content will affect the entire manufacturing process, as it affects the physical properties of a material. For instance, during yarn manufacturing, the moisture content in a yarn is lowered, which may have a negative impact on the yarn's properties.

5. Staple (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   For instance, in a cotton polyester core-spun yarn, cotton wraps around a polyester filament yarn. Similarly, core-spun cotton spandex is a yarn in which cotton fibers are twisted around a spandex yarn and covers the core yarn and are primarily used in denim types. Plying two or more core-spun yarns are used for making core-spun threads.

6. Budget Better: 7 everyday items to never buy in bulk - AOL

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   Next time you find yourself at a warehouse club like Costco or Sam's Club, you may want to think twice before buying a lifetime supply of these products.

7. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   Textile fibers, threads, yarns and fabrics are measured in a multiplicity of units.. A fiber, a single filament of natural material, such as cotton, linen or wool, or artificial material such as nylon, polyester, metal or mineral fiber, or human-made cellulosic fibre like viscose, Modal, Lyocell or other rayon fiber is measured in terms of linear mass density, the weight of a given length of ...