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First it is shorn from sheep. The fleeces are then scoured (washed) and carded (de-tangled). A spinner twists the yarn and winds it onto a bobbin, then twists two or more twisted strands together in a "ply." Properly plied yarn does not kink. After the yarn is spun, it is wound onto a niddy noddy to form a large circle, usually 1.5 or 2 yards in circumference, called a hank. The hank is very gently washed and hung with a weight pulling down at the bottom to "set the twist." It's similar to putting curlers in wet hair and letting the hair dry to hold the curl shape except the shape for the yarn is a spiral twist. Once the yarn dries it can be dyed, twisted into a braid, or wound into a ball and sold or used for projects.
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This is any material made from fibers or yarns?
textile
How are fibers related to yarns?
No, but apples do.
How are fibers made into yarns?
The fibres get spun together until they are ready to be knitted, woven etc.
Are all natural fibers spun yarns?
No
How would you define a textiles?
textile - originally, a woven fabric; now applied generally to any one of the following: (1) staple fibers and filaments suitable for conversion to or use as yarns, or for the Preparation of woven, knit, of nonwoven fabrics. (2) yarns made from natural or manufactured fibers. (3) fabrics and other manufactured products made with fibers as defined above from yarns. (4) garments and other articles fabricated from fibers, yarns, or fabrics when products retain the characteristics flexibility and drape of the original fabrics.this definition from the Academy of Textiles and Flooring Floorcovering Dictionary
What is spun yarn?
There are two basic techniques for spinning wool: woolen and worsted. In woolen spinning, the fibers are oriented perpendicular to the yarn being made, while in worsted spinning the fibers are oriented parallel to the yarn being made. Woolen fibers are carded, creating a fuzzier, softer yarn. Worsted fibers are combed creating a smoother, harder yarn. Woolen yarns are generally preferred by knitters while worsted yarns are generally preferred by weavers.
What are the differences between cheap and expensive knitting yarns?
The more expensive a ball or knitting yarn is, the better quality it is. A more expensive yarn is made of natural fibers. These yarns stand up to wear and tear a lot better than their cheaper counterparts.
What is melange fleece?
Melange is a property of yarn (thread) being used to make a specific fabric, either knitted (for example fleece, jersey or pique) or woven (for example linen, shirting etc). Yarns having this property are made of dyed fibers i.e. fibers are dyed in various colors, mixed and then twisted into yarns. Any fabrics made of such yarns are melange fabrics, either woven or knitted. Therefore, any fleece made of melange yarn(s) is a melange fleece. Common examples are knitted hood shirts available in "Heather Grey" color.
What has the author Julius Zipser written?
Julius Zipser has written: 'Textile raw materials and their conversion into yarns' -- subject(s): Fibers, Spinning, Textile fabrics, Textile fibers
What has the author J W S Hearle written?
J. W. S. Hearle has written: 'Structural mechanics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics' -- subject(s): Testing, Textile fabrics, Textile fibers 'Fibre structure' -- subject(s): Textile chemistry, Textile fibers 'Structural mechanics of fibers, yarns, and fabrics [by] J.W.S. Hearle, P. Grosberg [and] S. Backer' -- subject(s): Testing, Textile fibers, Textile industry and fabrics 'High-Performance Fibres'
What kind of yarn is made by twisting several yarns togeather?
I think it's a ply yarn. This is because the staple yarns are wrapped around the filament yarns.
How would you use fibers in a sentence?
Eventually, investigators were able to tie him to the crime because fibers matching the red capet in his home were found on the victim. She's an artist who can take simple yarns and fibers and weave them into beautiful wall hangings. The birds built a nest of grass, mud and fibers.
