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  2. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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    Textile fibers, threads, yarns and fabrics are measured in a multiplicity of units.. A fiber, a single filament of natural material, such as cotton, linen or wool, or artificial material such as nylon, polyester, metal or mineral fiber, or human-made cellulosic fibre like viscose, Modal, Lyocell or other rayon fiber is measured in terms of linear mass density, the weight of a given length of ...

  3. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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    In the textile industry, a hank is a coiled or wrapped unit of yarn or twine, as opposed to other materials like thread or rope, as well as other forms such as ball, cone, bobbin (cylinder-like structure) spool, etc.

  4. Textile testing - Wikipedia

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    The fabric needs vary greatly depending on the application. Similar types of fabric may not be suitable for all applications. [21]: 18 Fabric weight or GSM is an important parameter while producing different fabrics. A carpet requires a fabric with 1300 GSM, but a robe may be made with 160 GSM.

  5. Upholstery - Wikipedia

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    During the reign of James VI & I (1603-1625), the Baroque style emerged, and stitched edging appeared, meaning bespoke shapes could be created by stitched cushion pads on wooden frames, allowing for the first time design and artistic flair to become a hallmark of upholstered furniture of the age. Farthingale chairs (without arms, see below ...

  6. Upholstery coil springs - Wikipedia

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    Upholstery spring. Upholstery coil springs are an important part of most modern upholstery.The consumer usually never sees the construction features of an upholstered piece. . The overall quality of the materials and construction dictate the comfort level of an upholstered piece and its ability to satisfy the consumer over the long t

  7. Kawabata evaluation system - Wikipedia

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    The Kawabata evaluation system (KES) is used to measure the mechanical properties of fabrics. [1] The system was developed by a team led by Professor Kawabata in the department of polymer chemistry, Kyoto University Japan. KES is composed of four different machines on which a total of six tests can be performed: [2]