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2. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   l/m = 1693 × l m /Nec × m/kg, where l/m is the yarn length in metres, l m /Nec is the English cotton count and m/kg is the yarn weight in kilograms. The following length units are defined. Bundle: usually 10 lb (4.5 kg) Thread: a length of 54 in (1.4 m)—the circumference of a warp beam; Lea: 120 yd (110 m) Hank: a length of 7 leas or 840 yd ...

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. Skein (unit) - Wikipedia

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   A skein is a unit of length which has been used in the UK. [1] As a measuring unit of cotton yarn or of silk, a skein equates to a "rap" or a "lea". [2] One skein is equivalent to 360 feet (109.73 m). [3]

5. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes). [1] Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn ...

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7. High-heeled shoe - Wikipedia

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   High heels cause the legs to appear longer, make the wearer appear taller, and accentuate the calf muscle. [1] There are many types of high heels in varying styles, heights, and materials. High heels have been used in various ways to convey nationality, professional affiliation, gender, and social status. High heels have been an important ...

8. Staple (wool) - Wikipedia

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   The staple length of the wool is the length of the staple, and highly correlated with mean fibre length in the top (hauteur). Staple length generally determines the end use of wool, that is, whether it will be used in weaving or knitting. The longer wools, generally around 51 mm and longer and called combing types, are processed to worsted yarn

9. Melania Trump's love for sky-high heels may be killing her feet

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   The first lady donned a pale pink sleeveless tea-length dress by Herve Pierre, and matching pointed pink flats. Talley also revealed that Melania picked up 22 pairs of Manolos before leaving for D ...