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HARD-TWISTED YARN [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A yarn that has been given a high number of turns per inch during spinning.

CONT

Open-mesh canvas is used for embroidery; made of hard-twisted yarn, the cloth is very durable ...

CONT

A hard twist yarn has been turned to a great enough degree in the spinning process that it is compact and strong. It is often used for the warp yarns in a fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
CONT

Le fil à forte torsion 100 % laine confère au tissu une très bonne résistance et le rend très peu sujet au froissage.

Spanish

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