nub yarn
fibre
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Nub yarn is a type of yarn characterized by enlarged places, or "nubs," created by twisting one end of a yarn around another multiple times at a single point. This process results in a yarn that produces bumpy or lumpy fabrics when woven. Nub yarn is a specific example of a novelty yarn, which are used to create special effects in textiles. Yarns, in general, are continuous strands of fibers twisted together to make fabrics, and they can be made from both natural and synthetic materials.12
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