false twist

[¦fȯls ′twist]

(textiles)

A method by which certain synthetic yarns are given stretch characteristics; yarns are wound under heat to eliminate the twist, but because of the yarns' tendency to retain the twist, fabrics made from them have elasticity. Also known as memory twist.

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