Fibre staple: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 22:35, 3 March 2006

The staple of a fibre is the length of the individual fibres.

Most wool is generally between 2 inches (very short) to 4-5 inches (better quality fleece that can be spun very fine).

Fine cottons have a 3 inch staple, whilst linens have a 6-10 inch staple. Linens are also stronger than the cotton for the same reason.

Silk is the longest of all - having one fibre continuously wound around and around to make the coccoon.

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 The '''staple''' of a fibre is the length of the individual fibres.
-Most [[wool]] is generally between 2in (very short) to 4-5 inches (better quality fleece that can be spun very fine).
+Most [[wool]] is generally between 2 inches (very short) to 4-5 inches (better quality fleece that can be spun very fine).
-[[Flax]], [[cotton]] and other vegetable-based fibres have a medium-long staple - which is why they can be spun into such fine [[thread]].
+Fine [[cotton]]s have a 3 inch staple, whilst [[linen]]s have a 6-10 inch staple. Linens are also stronger than the cotton for the same reason.
 [[Silk]] is the longest of all - having one fibre continuously wound around and around to make the coccoon.