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Spun-On Yarn
Spun-on yarn is yarn obtained by spinning down directly onto a base, that is, goat down is spun at the same time as a cotton or silk thread. Items made…
Spun-on yarn is yarn obtained by spinning down directly onto a base, that is, goat down is spun at the same time as a cotton or silk thread. Items made of spun-on yarn look very fluffy immediately after knitting. However, during wear the down starts to come out actively (rolling off along the thread) and stays on clothing. On close inspection of spun-on yarn, you can see that the down seems stuck in clumps onto the base thread. Spun-on yarn is not used in making Orenburg shawls .
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