worsted: see wool wool, fiber made from the fleece of the domestic sheep .

Composition and Characteristics

Wool 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;
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worsted

Wool 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.

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Composition and Characteristics

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