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

1. a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool