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a network of natural or artificial fibers ( yarn or thread ). yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool , flax , cotton , hemp , or other materials to produce long strands. [ ] textiles are formed by weaving , knitting , crocheting , knotting , tatting , felting , or braiding . the related words
of textiles is a craft whose speed and scale of production has been altered almost beyond recognition by industrialization and the introduction of modern manufacturing techniques.[ citation needed ] uses[ edit ] textiles have an assortment of uses, the most common of which are for clothing and for containers...
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(disambiguation) . harris tweed woven in a herringbone twill pattern, mid- th century tweed is a rough, woolen fabric , of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun , but more closely woven . it is usually woven with a plain weave, twill or herringbone structure. colour effects
in the yarn may be obtained by mixing dyed wool before it is spun. [ ] tweeds are an icon of traditional scottish and irish clothing, being desirable for informal outerwear, [ ] due to the material being moisture-resistant and durable. tweeds are made to withstand harsh climates [ ] and are commonly...
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