Terminology
Common terms used to describe knitting and crochet yarn properties.
Term | Description |
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Absorbency | The ability of a fiber to hold water, determines sweat absorption and suitability for warm weather wear. |
Breathability | How readily air passes through the fiber. |
Dyeability | How well the fiber accepts and holds color. |
Hand/Handle | Tactile description: softness, resiliency, etc. |
Loft | The amount of air between fibers. |
Resiliency (elasticity) | The tendency of a fiber to resume its original shape after stretching. |
Thickness | The diameter of the fiber in micrometres. |
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