A yarn formed by twisting two or more strands together. Different colored yarns are often used for unusual color effect. Wool from the fine, lustrous undercoat of the wild vicuna goats of the Andes in South America. Very fine, very soft, and very expensive. As used in the textile industry, fabric using wool fibers of varying lengths.
Fabrics are generally softer and bulkier than worsteds.
Used in tweeds. A smooth, compact yarn from long wool fibers, used for smooth, firm compact fibers. All Rights Reserved.