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Card 6

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Why might viscose be blended with other fibres? Give 2 reasons.

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Card 7

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Why might elastomeric (stretchy) fibres be blended?

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Card 8

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Is a small or a large percentage of elastomeric fibres needed when being blended?

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Card 9

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How are elastomeric blended with other fibres when a yarn is being created?

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Card 10

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Explain how yarns can be corespun.

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Card 11

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What is the thickness of a yarn known as?

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Card 12

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Explain the process of making 4 single yarns into a cabled yarn.

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Card 13

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What are folded yarns used for? Why?

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Card 14

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What are cabled yarns used for?

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Card 15

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Why are fibres twisted together when a yarn is created?

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