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What is "Covered yarn" - Definition & Explanation

A yarn made by feeding one yarn through one or more revolving spindles carrying the other (wrapping) yarn. Covered yarn may also be produced using air-jet technology.

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Some more terms:
Kangaroo Pocket
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Floating (warp)
A length of warp yarn which passes over two or more weft threads (rather than intersecting with them) in a woven structure....

Scouring
The treatment of textile materials in aqueous or other solutions in order to remove natural fats, waxes, proteins and other constituents, as well as dirt, oil and other impurities. NOTE: The...

Flocked
A method of applying short fibers rather than color to the entire surface of the fabric. The fabric may be printed with an adhesive and the fiber dusted, onto it, or the fibers may be contained in...

Antique Taffeta
A stiff plain weave fabric, often iridescent, with a slubbed weft. May be of silk or....

Companies for Covered yarn:
If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Covered yarn.