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2. Blend (textile) - Wikipedia

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   A blend is a mixture of two or more fibers.In yarn spinning, different compositions, lengths, diameters, or colors may be combined to create a blend. [1] Blended textiles are fabrics or yarns produced with a combination of two or more types of different fibers, or yarns to obtain desired traits and aesthetics.

3. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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   A transparent monofillament which can be melted by an iron. Nylon is usually stronger than polyester. strength with transparency Polyester: A synthetic blend which is stronger and stretchier than cotton with little or no lint (may be texturized) strength Rayon: Made from cellulose, but not considered to be a natural fibre because it is highly ...

4. Woven fabric - Wikipedia

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   Warping: The warp yarns are arranged on a beam to prepare for weaving. The warp threads are held taut and parallel, and as such must be strong and durable. Weaving: During weaving, the weft yarn passes over and under the warp yarns in various patterns. The primary types of weaves are plain weave, twill weave, and satin weave. These basic types ...

5. Ponte (Fabric) - Wikipedia

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   Ponte is a double knit, weft knitting design produced on Rib/Interlock circular knitting machines by manipulating stockinette stitch, using at least two yarn feeds, looping now on one set of needles, now on the other, to knit two fabrics joined together. it is a double knit fabric structure similar to Milano rib but repeating on four courses ...

6. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   Yarn is selected for different textiles based on the characteristics of the yarn fibres, such as warmth (wool), light weight (cotton or rayon), durability (nylon is added to sock yarn, for example), or softness (cashmere, alpaca). Yarn is composed of twisted strands of fiber, which are known as plies when grouped together. [19]

7. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Depending on the exact yarn weight and the gauge of the knitter or crocheter and how tight or loose the yarn is held, the gauge listed below can vary.The type of yarn can also affect the look of the item, so if it’s thicker yarn the item will look bulkier compared to yarn that is thinner. For this reason it is important to check the gauge of ...

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9. Finishing (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   Cotton is an absorbent fibre which responds readily to colouration processes. Dyeing is commonly carried out with an anionic direct dye by completely immersing the fabric (or yarn) in an aqueous dyebath according to a prescribed procedure. For improved fastness to washing, rubbing, and light, other dyes such as vats and reactives are commonly ...