The novel feature of the DREF MK II open-end spinning machine, which enables the radial positions of the fibres in the yarn cross section to be pre-determined, has been used to show a speciality fibre such as carnel hair or mohair can be made predominate on the yarn surface whilst a cheaper fibre makes up of the body of the yarn.
Reference:
Hunter, L., Taylor, H. & Robinson, G. 1981. Spinning and weaving of DREF yarns having speciality fibres on the surface. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13418 .
Hunter, L., Taylor, H., & Robinson, G. (1981). Spinning and weaving of DREF yarns having speciality fibres on the surface Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13418
Hunter, L, H Taylor, and GA Robinson Spinning and weaving of DREF yarns having speciality fibres on the surface. 1981. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13418
Hunter L, Taylor H, Robinson G. Spinning and weaving of DREF yarns having speciality fibres on the surface. 1981 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13418
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