foreign fiber
- Similar words
- foreign yarn
Yarn or thread of a different color or composition that gets mixed in during the spinning of yarn or the weaving of fabric
A strand of thread of a different color or material unintentionally mixed in during the process of spinning yarn or weaving fabric. It mainly appears on the surface of natural fiber fabrics such as linen or cotton, or wool knits, in the form of dots or lines of a different color. It occurs during the fiber processing stage and is usually described as a material characteristic rather than a defect.
Mixed-in yarnFOREIGN FIBERMixed-in yarnFOREIGN FIBERAppearance
It is observed in the form of thin thread-like lines or dots of a different color contrasting with the base color of the fabric.
When choosing
According to apparel distribution practices, fine foreign fibers that occur during the manufacturing process are often not recognized as valid grounds for return due to defects, so if you prefer a completely flawless and uniform surface, checking before purchase is necessary.
Care
Forcibly pulling out foreign yarn visible on the fabric surface by hand may cause runs or create holes in the fabric structure. It is safer to trim only the long protruding thread ends close to the surface with sharp thread snips without damaging the fabric, or to push them inside toward the reverse side of the fabric using the eye of a thin needle to tidy them up.
Additional information
- Slub
- A phenomenon where the yarn bunches up into bumps due to uneven thickness, which differs from foreign yarn where thread of a different color is mixed in.
- Pilling
- A bunching of surface fibers caused by friction during wear, which has a different cause of occurrence from foreign yarn mixed in during the weaving process.
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