worsted yarn
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Definition
Noun: A type of woolen yarn that is tightly twisted and made from long-staple wool. This manufacturing process results in a smooth, strong, and durable yarn with a hard surface, often used for fine fabrics and garments.
Usage
"Worsted yarn" is a specific textile term. It is used to describe the material itself or to specify the type of yarn used in a fabric or project. * This suit is made from a fabric woven with worsted yarn, giving it a sleek finish. * For this knitting pattern, you will need approximately 300 grams of worsted yarn. * The durability of worsted yarn makes it ideal for upholstery.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
- worsted yarn production, worsted yarn weight, worsted yarn fabrics
- In the textile industry, "worsted" refers to both the yarn and the fabric made from it, characterized by a clear, smooth weave.
- He prefers wearing worsted suits to the office.
Variants and Related Words
- Worsted (noun/adjective): The fabric made from worsted yarn. Also used as an adjective to describe such fabric (e.g., ).
- Woolen yarn (noun): A contrasting type of yarn made from shorter wool fibers, which is softer, bulkier, and less tightly twisted than worsted yarn.
- Staple (noun): Refers to the length of a strand of fiber. "Long-staple wool" is a key requirement for producing worsted yarn.
Synonyms
- Hard-spun yarn (a descriptive synonym emphasizing the tight twist).
- Smooth wool yarn (a descriptive synonym emphasizing the finish).
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Woolen yarn (noun): The primary contrasting term, referring to a softer, loftier, and less tightly twisted wool yarn made from shorter fibers.
- Bulky yarn / Chunky yarn (noun): Refers to yarn thickness/weight, not construction, but worsted yarn is typically not bulky.
Noun
- a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool