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yarn types

Yarns are created by twisting or binding fibers together to produce fabrics. Fibers can come in the form of long, continuous strands called filaments, which are often made from silk or manufactured materials. Alternatively, short staple fibers like cotton, wool, and linen must be twisted together to create a yarn. Yarns can be categorized based on their composition: single yarns consist of one strand, while ply yarns involve two or more single yarns twisted together, and cord yarns are made from multiple ply yarns. Simple yarns have a uniform surface and diameter, whereas novelty or fancy yarns are designed to create decorative effects. Novelty yarns can be single strands with unique textures, such as slub yarns that feature tightly and loosely twisted sections, or they can be ply yarns with decorative loops like boucle yarns. By varying the structure of yarns, a vast array of different types and decorative effects can be achieved.