[DOC] [TLE] General Thread Terms Glossary | American & Efird [PAR] Anecord: A&E's brand name for a nylon monocord thread that is made from a ... 
Bottom Cover-thread Stitch: Refers most often to the two needle one looper 406 
stitch .... The end result is a greater affinity for dyes and a higher tenacity thread. 
.... This strength test gives an indication of the brittleness of the fiber being tested. [DOC] [TLE] A Thread of Truth - YLI [PAR] threads made from man-made or synthetic fiber have become ... twist is 
responsible for the strength and flexibility, which is essential ... in a greater affinity 
for dyeing. Mercerization also increases ... which gives them a soft hand and 
good lubricity characteristics. ..... sharp points these are often used for silk ribbon 
embroidery... [DOC] [TLE] Textile chemicals derived from animals, plants,minerals,synthetics [PAR] ... consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or 
yarn. ... Mercerizing agents are added in ordered to impart a greater affinity for 
dyes and ... used for textile fabrics like knits and woven fabrics made from all 
kinds of fibers. ... Reactive softeners can give tensile strength, tear strength, 
abrasion... [DOC] [TLE] Thread Essentials PDF - The Taunton Press [PAR] component of sewingyet we often sew without giving .... more practical. In 
general, natural fiber threads such as cotton, linen, silk, and rayon. (a 
manufactured... [DOC] [TLE] Fabric Glossary - TandT Uniforms Online Store [PAR] Abrasion Resistance - The ability of a fiber or fabric to withstand surface wear 
and rubbing. .... gives the material its tensile strength, while another component (
often called a ... Mercerized cotton is treated to permanently straighten the cotton 
fibers, .... surface of the fabric, an increased affinity for dyes, and increased 
strength. [DOC] [TLE] 1 - SanMar [PAR] four needles to create parallel rows of visible stitching, giving the garment a 
cleaner, ... Blend. A yarn or a fabric that is made up of more than one type of fiber. [DOC] [TLE] Viscose rayon - the oldest man made fiber - versatile fiber yarn [PAR] Rayon viscose is the first man made natural filament yarn and staple fiber for 
versatile ... This was often tried by scientists in the ensuing years who sought an 
.... HWM rayon can also be mercerized, like cotton, for increased strength and 
luster. ... properties of viscose such as luster, strength, softness and affinity for 
dyes, are... [DOC] [TLE] Classification and general properties of textile fibres - Bieap.gov.in [PAR] ... fiber. Unit Preview. This unit gives the information regarding definition of terms, 
staple and ... There are certain terms which are used very often in the study of 
textiles that are to be ... Man made fibres have high strength, strong when wet ..... 
Affinity to dyes:Cotton takes in dyes better than linen but not as readily as silk and
... [DOC] [TLE] Perkowski Screenprint and Embroidery Fabric Glossary [PAR] It can be made from wool, silk, cotton, rayon, or a combination of fibers. ... often 
used for business, bird's eye is a worsted yarn made up of two light and dark 
threads. .... The treatment increases the fabrics' strength, affinity for dyes and 
luster. ... in fabric technology, because they give polyester and other man-made 
fibers a... [DOC] [TLE] THE ADULTERATION OF SILK  Storify [PAR] Certain processes such as mercerization impart a silk-like feel to cotton.+ ... As 
long as the above products are sold giving the details of their composition to the 
... The fibers are not spun together here as the cotton and wool, but the threads of 
the ... better strength than that of ordinary cotton, and a greater attraction for dyes. [DOC] [TLE] Terms & Definitions - TextileLinks [PAR] Acid Dye A dye which is applied to protein fabric or fiber from an acid dye .... A 
measure of the breaking strength of a yarn. ... The cloth is usually mercerized, 
and has a soft, firm finish. ... (Often used with cellulose fibrics like linen and cotton
.) .... A yarn made by winding one yarn around

Question: Thread made of this fiber is often mercerized, giving it greater strength & affinity for dye
Answer: cotton