Germantown yarn
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Germantown yarn is a type of soft, thick, and usually four-ply yarn. It is of medium weight and frequently used for sweaters and blankets. This yarn is made from long-staple wool fibers that have been combed to remove short fibers and align the longer ones parallel to each other. During the spinning process, these fibers are twisted to hold them together, resulting in a tightly twisted yarn. The properties of the yarn significantly impact the final fabric's appearance, texture, and performance.12
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