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abraded yarn [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-13

English

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

[A continuous] filament [yarn] in which filaments have been cut or abraded at intervals and given additional twist to produce a spun yarn from staple.

OBS

Abraded yarns are usually plied or twisted with other yarns before using.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Fil de filaments continus dans lequel les filaments ont été coupés ou rendus rugueux à intervalles et soumis à une torsion additionnelle pour produire un filé à partir de fibres discontinues.

OBS

Les fils abrasés sont normalement retordus avec d'autres fils avant d'être utilisés.

Spanish

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