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Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in clothing and textiles i) Fibre ii) Yarn iii) Filament yarn iv) Staple fibre

Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in clothing and textiles

i) Fibre

ii) Yarn

iii) Filament yarn

iv) Staple e

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Martin
i) Fibre- This is a hair-like unit of raw material or unit of matter used to make fabric for example plant fibres eg. cotton Animal fibres eg. wool and silk , Artificial fibres eg. polyester and acetate rayon etc.

ii) Yarn- This is a continuous strand of fibres grouped, spun, twisted or weaved together and made into fabric.

iii) Filament yarn- This is twisted fibres that are long and continuous creating a lustrous yarn.

iv) Staple fibre- This are twisted fibre that are short and hairy
marto answered the question on April 17, 2019 at 12:27

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