a thick, uneven nub in yarn for a textured effect.
A thickened spot in the yarn. Can be an imperfection or created deliberately to get an effect in the finished fabric.
soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design
a machine used to draw out and twist lightly the cotton threads
A yarn defect consisting of a lump, or thick place on the yarn caused by lint, or small lengths of yarn adhering to it.
A thick spot in a yarn that may be an aesthetic feature or a defect.
an uneven section in a yarn which gives fabric a rough texture
A portion of twisted yarn that is thickened. This effect can occur naturally (i.e. silk slubs) or it can be created deliberately for added texture. Slub yarns are used to create random surface interest in textiles. Top page Spinning The process of drawing and twisting loose fibers to create a yarn that can be woven into textiles.
A special type of thread that contains highs and lows, when used it a fabric it creates an appearance of texture.
A term which can be applied to a fabric texture and which is caused by small bumps or nodes in the yarns which are formed during spinning and add to the texture when the fabric is woven.
An abnormally thick area in a yarn or fabric.