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worsted: see wool wool, fiber made from the fleece of the domestic sheep .
Composition and CharacteristicsWool consists of the cortex, overlapping scales (sharper and more protruding than those of hair) that may expand at their free edges causing fibers to intermesh; ..... Click the link for more information. . worstedWool yarn made of long-staple fibres that have been combed to remove unwanted short fibres and make them lie parallel. In the spinning operation, which gives the necessary twist to hold the fibres together, worsted yarns are more tightly twisted than are the bulkier woolen yarns. The soft, heavy yarn is strong and durable and is often used for sweaters. Worsteds are also used for fine dress fabrics and suit material. worsted 1. a closely twisted yarn or thread made from combed long-staple wool 2. a fabric made from this, with a hard smooth close-textured surface and no nap worsted [′wu̇s·təd] (textiles) Yarn spun from combed long-staple wool fibers. Fabric made from this yarn. Yarns, with any fiber content, manufactured by using the worsted spinning system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While relatively little is known about the mechanics or details of this initiative, the voluntarist society employed at least two individuals, known as inspectors of worsted yarn. |
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