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What is "Core Yarn" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 10-Apr-2023 (5 months, 22 days ago)
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Core Yarn
A yarn in which one type of fiber is twisted or wrapped around another fiber that serves as a core. Core yarns are often used to make stretch fabrics where the core is spandex or rubber, and the outer wrapped fiber is a textured manufactured fiber such as polyester or nylon.

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