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2. Lisle (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Yarns made with long-staple fibers such as Egyptian cotton were passed repeatedly and swiftly through gas flames. The action removes the fuzzy and protruding fibers. The finish adds smoothness, gloss, and evenness to the yarn. [1] [2] Most often, yarn done with a lisle finish was referred to as " Lisle yarn." [3] or "Lisle thread."

3. Cotton lisle - Wikipedia

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   Lisle (from a former spelling of the French city of Lille) or Fil d'Écosse (French for Scottish thread) is a finely-spun, tightly-twisted type of mercerised cotton that is noted for being strong and durable. Lisle is composed of two strands that have each been twisted an extra twist per inch than ordinary yarns and combined to create a single ...

4. William Clark Company Thread Mill - Wikipedia

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   The William Clark Company Thread Mill is located south of the village center of Pawcatuck, overlooking the Pawcatuck River between Pawcatuck Avenue and River Road south of Clark Street. The mill is a complex of brick buildings, the largest of which is four stories in height, measuring 270 by 100 feet (82 m × 30 m).

5. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   A spool of 30/3 thread has a single's equivalent of 10, because a single strand or ply of that thread has a cotton count size of 10. A 20/2 spool has the same single's equivalent as a 30/3, but a 30/2 spool has a single's equivalent of 15, which means it is composed of individually heavier plies than a 30/3.

6. Cotton-spinning machinery - Wikipedia

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   Cotton-spinning machinery is machines which process (or spin) prepared cotton roving into workable yarn or thread. [1] Such machinery can be dated back centuries. During the 18th and 19th centuries, as part of the Industrial Revolution cotton-spinning machinery was developed to bring mass production to the cotton industry.

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   This supersoft organic cotton is gentle on baby's skin and the zip closure makes middle-of-the-night changes quick and easy. There are tons of styles and sizes available. Sizes : 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos ...