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  2. Spinning (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Spinning is a twisting technique to form yarn from fibers.The fiber intended is drawn out, twisted, and wound onto a bobbin.A few popular fibers that are spun into yarn other than cotton, which is the most popular, are viscose (the most common form of rayon), animal fibers such as wool, and synthetic polyester. [1]

  3. Spindle (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Spinning with a suspended spindle (below) and distaff (above). A spindle is a straight spike, usually made from wood, used for spinning , [ 1 ] twisting fibers such as wool , flax , hemp , and cotton into yarn .

  4. Worsted - Wikipedia

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    Though both made of wool, worsted and woollens undergo different manufacturing steps resulting in significantly different cloths. In worsteds, which undergo more spinning steps, the natural crimp of the wool fiber is removed in the process of spinning the yarn while it is retained in woolens, [7] and woollens are produced with short-staple yarns while worsted cloths need longer staple length.

  5. The 10 best meats and the 10 worst ones - AOL

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    Have no fear meat-eaters, we've gathered the best and worst meats you can find so you'll be better prepared for dinner. Check out the slideshow above for the 10 best and worst meats to eat. More food:

  6. I've been a chef for over 10 years. Here are 10 tips ... - AOL

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    I use a tablespoon of kosher salt for every 5 pounds of meat, rub it into all the nooks and crannies, and let the bird sit in the fridge for a couple of days to ensure the meat is juicy and succulent.

  7. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    Imberline is a woven fabric with various colored stripes in the warp, often separated by gold thread. The fabric is often used in upholstery and drapery manufacture. intarsia Intarsia is a knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours. interfacing A type of material used on the unseen or "wrong" side of fabrics in sewing.

  8. Sliver (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    A bundle of raw hemp fibers, showcasing their natural texture and fibrous structure before further processing. A sliver (/ ˈ s l aɪ v ər /) is a long bundle of fibre that is generally used to spin yarn.

  9. Doubling (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Doubling is a textile industry term synonymous with combining. It can be used for various processes during spinning.During the carding stage, several sources of roving are doubled together and drawn, to remove variations in thickness.