Cyclopedia of textile work : a general reference library on cotton, woolen and worsted yarn manufacture, weaving, designing, chemistry and dyeing, finishing, knitting, and allied subjects (1911)
American School (Lansing, Ill.) · Chicago : American school of correspondence · leaf 55
enty,the ends are placed together, passed through a smooth guide, some-times made of agate, and then twisted several times about athread of similar structure to give it twist and make it smooth.This twisted thread then passes through another guide and on toa large reel. The accompanying cuts (Fig.… … Fiff. 14. well as that ob-tained by degum-ming the brokenand injured co-coons, are combed like flax and spun similar to worsted into what is known as spunor floss silk. 76. Silk Fibre. Silk is characterized by its lustre, strength,,elasticity- and remarkable avidity for moisture. Another…
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