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as in tales
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young
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as in stories
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters
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Syre, like its predecessor in the space, reclaims polyester from textiles of all kinds, including poly-blends, regenerating the content into a pure polyester that can be used to create new fibers and yarns.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Toray, which produces everything from yarns to finished products, is also working to streamline its production facilities for more flexible factories and shorten lead time throughout its supply chain.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
The brand offers men’s and women’s knitwear crafted from luxurious yarns including cashmere, silk, alpaca, yak, wool, cotton and linen.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Toray, which produces everything from yarns to finished products, is also working to streamline its production facilities for more flexible factories and shorten lead time throughout its supply chain.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
The brand offers men’s and women’s knitwear crafted from luxurious yarns including cashmere, silk, alpaca, yak, wool, cotton and linen.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Yarns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yarns. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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