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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Thread fundamentals and construction Wrapped yarn Covered yarn A construction in which a core is helically wrapped with another filament, yarn or foil. Umwindegarn
Translations
DE Umwindegarn
FR Fil guipé
ES Hilo recubierto
IT Filato ricoperto
CN 包缠纱
VN Sợi quấn
Not to be confused with Not the same as core spun thread.