Slub
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- Slub yarnSlub
A yarn or fabric spun with irregular thickness to create a textured, streaked grain on the surface
A yarn intentionally spun with uneven thickness to create knots or thick spots, or a fabric woven or knitted from such yarn. As thick and thin sections alternate irregularly across the surface, a natural grain or uneven texture appears horizontally and vertically. It is applied to various fibers such as cotton, linen, and nylon, and is widely used for items like T-shirts and shirts.
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Slub grainSLUB TEXTUREAppearance
Rather than having a smooth fabric surface, the irregularly thickened slubs of yarn stand out noticeably. Because thin and thick sections are mixed, shaded effects in the form of whitish or undulating stripes can be observed throughout the fabric.
Use
It is widely used mainly for solid-colored cotton T-shirts, casual shirts, summer knitwear, denim, and more. In addition to 100% cotton, nylon, polyester, and linen are also processed into slub yarn to enhance the surface texture of fabrics.
When choosing
Due to the difference in yarn thickness, the thinner areas may show sheer transparency when exposed to light.
Additional information
- Nep
- Fiber debris or small specks embedded like dots, which is different from slub, where the thickness of the yarn itself varies lengthwise.
- Melange
- A color variation created by blending fibers of different colors, which is different from slub, which involves a physical variation in yarn thickness.
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