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Underspun

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006342

Describing yarn that has been twisted with fewer turns per inch than is typical for its fiber type and intended use. This results in a softer, bulkier yarn with less strength and durability. Underspun yarns are often used for napped fabrics or those requiring a softer hand.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006342
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: untergesponnen; Spanish: hilado flojo; French: sous-filé
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006342",
  "term": "Underspun",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing yarn that has been twisted with fewer turns per inch than is typical for its fiber type and intended use. This results in a softer, bulkier yarn with less strength and durability. Underspun yarns are often used for napped fabrics or those requiring a softer hand.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "untergesponnen",
    "es": "hilado flojo",
    "fr": "sous-filé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/underspun/"
}

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