Lustre Yarns

Lustre Yarns
LUSTRE YARNS
Wool term for lustre wool such as Lincoln and Leicester which makes strong yarns for fabrics where much wear and strength are required. Single and two-fold counts are produced up to 30's and 2/36's or 2/40's. Mohair and alpaca wools are also termed lustres, and all are worsted yarns.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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