Thread types, uses and requirments

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Abstract

The characteristics of sewing threads are considered. Sewing threads, like other yarns, can be made from continuous filaments extruded from a pinneret or from staple fibres. The different types used are described: spun; corespun; continuous filament; multifilament single ply; textured; locked filament polyester; and monofilament. Sewability and selection criteria are also defined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages50-52
Number of pages3
No.OCT./NOV.
Specialist publicationAfrican Textiles
Publication statusPublished - 1997

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