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2. Spandex - Wikipedia

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   Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling attire comprising a jersey, bib shorts and gloves. Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont. [1] [2] [3] Yarn of colourless to white Spandex fibers

3. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   The bottom skein is sock weight, specifically for knitting socks. Recommended gauge: 8 to 10 stitches per inch, using size 3.6 to 4.2 mm needles. Spool of all purpose sewing thread. Closeup shows texture of 2-ply, Z-twist, mercerized cotton with polyester core.

4. Bulk modulus - Wikipedia

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   The bulk modulus (or or ) of a substance is a measure of the resistance of a substance to bulk compression. It is defined as the ratio of the infinitesimal pressure increase to the resulting relative decrease of the volume .

5. Mercerisation - Wikipedia

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   Mercerized cotton yarn reels Spool of a two-ply mercerized cotton thread with a polyester core. Mercerisation is a textile finishing treatment for cellulose fabric and yarn , mainly cotton and flax , which improves dye uptake and tear strength , reduces fabric shrinkage , and imparts a silk -like luster .

6. Organic cotton - Wikipedia

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   Organic cotton farmer in Kyrgyzstan. Organic cotton is only 1-2% of global cotton production, and is currently being grown in many countries. The largest producers (as of 2018) are India (51%), China (19%), Turkey (7%) and Kyrgyzstan (7%). [19] Organic cotton production in Africa takes place in at least 8 countries.

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