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i) Fibre- This is a hair-like unit of raw material or unit of matter used to make fabric for example plant fibres eg. cotton Animal fibres eg. wool and silk , Artificial fibres eg. polyester and acetate rayon etc.
ii) Yarn- This is a continuous strand of fibres grouped, spun, twisted or weaved together and made into fabric.
iii) Filament yarn- This is twisted fibres that are long and continuous creating a lustrous yarn.
iv) Staple fibre- This are twisted fibre that are short and hairy
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