Design and Technology GCSE
Yarn
What Yarn means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Yarn
A continuous length of interlocked fibres, created by spinning, used in the production of textiles.
Topics that use Yarn
- The categorisation of the types, properties and structure of natural, synthetic, blended and mixed fibres, and woven, non-woven and knitted textiles (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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