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  2. Chenille fabric - Wikipedia

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    Chenille will look different in one direction compared to another, as the fibers catch the light differently. Chenille can appear iridescent without actually using iridescent fibers. The yarn is commonly manufactured from cotton, but can also be made using acrylic, rayon and olefin.

  3. Navajo weaving - Wikipedia

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    Mid-19th century Navajo rugs often used a three-ply yarn called Saxony, which refers to high-quality, naturally dyed, silky yarns. Red tones in Navajo rugs of this period come either from Saxony or from a raveled cloth known in Spanish as bayeta, which was a woolen manufactured in England.

  4. Mohair - Wikipedia

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    Mohair fiber is also found in carpets, wall fabrics, craft yarns, and many other fabrics, and may be used as a substitute for fur. Because its texture resembles fine human hair, mohair is often used in making high-grade doll wigs or in rooting customized dolls. Mohair is a very soft yarn when compared with other natural and synthetic fibers.

  5. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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    Yarn size [ edit ] 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.

  6. Novelty yarns - Wikipedia

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    It is made by soaking cotton threads in a starch, paraffin wax solution. The threads are then stretched and polished. The result of the process is a lustrous, tear-resistant yarn which is extremely hardwearing. [1] [2] Invented in the 19th century, eisengarn was used as a weaving yarn and for making lace, ribbons and lining materials. [1]

  7. Animal fiber - Wikipedia

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    This comparison can be continued on the microscopic level, comparing the diameter and structure of the fiber. With animal fibers, and natural fibers in general, the individual fibers look different, whereas all synthetic fibers look the same. This provides an easy way to differentiate between natural and synthetic fibers under a microscope.

  8. Yarn - Wikipedia

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    T-shirt yarn is a recycled yarn made from the same fabric as is used in T-shirts and other clothes. It is often made from the remainder fabric of clothing manufacture, and therefore is considered a recycled and eco-friendly product. It can also be made at home out of used clothing.

  9. Angora wool - Wikipedia

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    Ed Wood, a filmmaker known for his love of Angora wool, to the extent of wearing it and featuring it prominently in his own films. International Year of Natural Fibres, a year promoting natural fibres, as observed by the United Nations in 2009. List of fabric names; Mohair, a fabric made from the wool of the Angora Goat.

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