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2. Rope - Wikipedia

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   Rope may be constructed of any long, stringy, fibrous material (e.g., rattan, a natural material), but generally is constructed of certain natural or synthetic fibres. [1] [2] [3] Synthetic fibre ropes are significantly stronger than their natural fibre counterparts, they have a higher tensile strength, they are more resistant to rotting than ropes created from natural fibres, and they can be ...

3. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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   Hanks come in varying lengths depending on the type of material and the manufacturer. For instance, a hank of linen is often 300 yards (270 m), and a hank of cotton or silk is 840 yards (770 m). Hanks, twisted and untwisted. The tie typically used to hold the coil together is visible on the left. The three uppermost yarns are in hanks.

4. Whipcord - Wikipedia

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   Whipcord fabric is a strong worsted or cotton fabric made of hard-twisted yarns with a diagonal cord or rib. The weave used for whipcord is a steep-angled twill, essentially the same weave as a cavalry twill or a steep gabardine. However, the ribs of whipcord are usually more pronounced than in either of those fabrics, and the weft (filling ...

5. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   The momme is based on the standard width of silk of 45 inches (1.1 m) wide (though silk is regularly produced in 55-inch (1.4 m) widths and uncommonly in larger widths). The usual range of momme weight for different weaves of silk are: Habutai—5 to 16 mm; Chiffon—6 to 8 mm (can be made in double thickness, i.e. 12 to 16 mm)

6. Braid - Wikipedia

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   A braid (also referred to as a plait; / p l æ t /) is a complex structure or pattern formed by interlacing three or more strands of flexible material such as textile yarns, wire, or hair. [1] The simplest and most common version is a flat, solid, three-stranded structure.

7. Wire rope - Wikipedia

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   In stricter senses, the term wire rope refers to a diameter larger than 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in), with smaller gauges designated cable or cords. [1] Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes. Historically, wire rope evolved from wrought iron chains, which had a record of mechanical failure.