What is "Filament Yarn" - Definition & Explanation
A yarn composed of one or more filaments (q.v.) that run the whole length of the yarn.
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Yarns of one filament and yarns of several filaments are referred to as mono-filament and multi-filament, respectively.
A yarn composed of continuous filaments assembled with or without twist. filling in a woven fabric, the yarn running from selvage to selvage at right angles to warp. Each crosswise length is called a pick. In the weaving process, the filling yarn is carried by the shuttle or other type of yarn carrier.
Yarn created by twisting long filament strands together to create a smooth, lustrous yarn.
Some more terms: NaturalRefers to the color of the fiber as found in nature, i.e. unbleached and undyed. Linen and linen blends are often sold in their natural brown...
Crettone
Made from cotton, linen, rayon in a plain or twill weave. Quality and price vary a great deal. The warp counts are finer than the filling counts which are spun rather loose. Strong substantial and...
Beige
This is a fabric made of worsted or cotton material using a 2 and 2 twill...
Tattersall
A fabric woven or printed in a tattersall pattern, namely a pattern of colored lines forming squares of...
Chevron
Broken twill or herringbone weave giving a chevron effect, creating a design of wide "Vs " across the width of the....
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Filament Yarn.