I am, by no means, and expert on weaving but the term Worsted describes three separate things.
1 A yarn used in weaving.
Here a Worsted Yarn is one where all the fibers have been combed to insure they are straightened and parallel.
2 A type of fabric
Here a cloth made from Worsted yarn is usually a Twill Weave and because the yarns are from straight and parallel fibers spun very tightly the fabric will recover from wrinkling very easily.
3 A weight of fabric
A fabric which is made from fibers at least three inches long, using Worsted yarns and having a size or Gauge of 16-20 stitches per 10 centemeters using a US size 9 needle
Whoa!!! information overload.
Basically Worsteds and Woolens are two different things. Worsting produces a fabric which has a very tight weave, a knubbly or "coarse" surface and has good wrinkle resistance.
Woolens on the other hand, "Breathe" better, are better insulators, and have a softer or more fleecy "hand".
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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