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2. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   Unlike the common thread weight system, the greater the denier number, the thicker the thread. The denier weight system, like the common weight system, also specifies the number of strands of the specified weight which were wrapped together to make the finished thread. Only embroidery threads have their weights given in denier.

3. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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   While hanks may differ by manufacturer and by product, a skein is usually considered 1/6th of a hank (either by weight or by length). One source identifies a skein of stranded cotton as being 8.25 yards (7.54 m), of tapestry wool as being 10 yards (9.1 m), and crewel wool as being 33 yards (30 m).

4. Threading (epilation) - Wikipedia

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   Threading allows for a more defined and precise shape and can create better definition for eyebrows. It is also used as a method of removing unwanted hair on the entire face and upper lip area. Threading is not a good method for removing hair on arms or legs, as the hair in those regions is typically quite coarse and there is too much to remove.

5. Plucking (hair removal) - Wikipedia

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   Threading a southeast Asian hair removal method. This semi permanent hair removal method is done when a cotton thread is pulled alongside the skin, removing the hair in a straight line. This removal technique is used for small areas of the body, such as for facial hair - especially eyebrows. Results last for up to 3 weeks. [4]

6. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine. Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or other lubricants to withstand the stresses involved in sewing. [2] Embroidery threads are yarns specifically designed for needlework. Yarn can be made of a number of natural or synthetic materials, and comes in a ...

7. Australian Aboriginal fibrecraft - Wikipedia

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   It can be spun into long threads of yarn on a spindle rolled on the thigh and then plaited to about the thickness of 8 ply wool. Purposes for the string are manifold. These include making the head ring for resting the coolamon , headbands to keep the hair off the face, spear -making (securing the head to the shaft), and even balls for ball games.

8. Threading - Wikipedia

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   Threading (epilation), a hair removal method Threading (manufacturing) , the process of making a screw thread Threading (protein sequence) , a method for computational protein structure prediction

9. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn used by knitters, ... Single, Cobweb, Thread, Zephyr 0 or Lace 2 ply 2 fädig (ply) 600-800 30-40 wpi 1.5 - 2.5 1.5 - 2.5