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Glossary | Riptionary

  

MYOG Glossary

The Riptionary is a glossary of terms that you'll find across our website. Whether you're making your own gear, ordering a custom cut, designing a custom print, or ordering from our wholesale department, we want to help you cut through the jargon to be sure of to get the most out of your order. This is another way that we want to help you be a more knowledgable consumer.

 

What to expect from the Riptionary:

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  • Associated Products

 

A-TACs Camo

Popular licensed camouflage brand known for its efficacy in arid environments. 

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AIRWAVE

RBTR's custom line of fabrics with Air-Textured Yarn 

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AmSteel® 

AmSteel ®is a cord that is comprised of Dyneema® fibers made by Samson Ropes. 

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Aramid

Aramid is a type kevlar fiber known for having a very high tear strength. 

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ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM is the governing body for textile standards. Many of the tests we perform on our fabrics, (tear strength, tensile strength, HH, etc.), are performed to these standards.

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Air Textured Yarn (ATY)

ATY is a type of yarn that is made with the use of a stream of air blown through the yarn Made to deliver a softer touch of the finished fabric

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Ballistic Nylon

A highly-durable and abrasion resistant nylon based fabric. 

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Bleed

The bleed is where the printing runs over the boundary lines slightly. 

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Bobbin

A small cylindrical part of a sewing machine that stores thread.

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Bobbin Tension

The tension put on the thread as it comes up through the machine.

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Bodkin

A sewing tool used to feed cord through a channel. 

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CAD

CAD: Computer Aided Design.  These programs allow for 2d and 3d drawings to be made. Used in 3d printing, laser/cnc cutting/patterning and much more.

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Calendered

When fabric is fed through hot and heavy rollers which seals the weave and makes it downproof. 

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Carbon Fiber

A type of composite fiber used to make a variety of structures. 

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CFM

CFM is a measure of wind permeability of a fabric. 0 CFM is complete wind-proofness. CFM is measured in Cubic Feet Per Minute

Resource: https://blog.jans.com/an-explanation-of-technical-clothing-ratings/

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Circular Knit

Circular knit is a type of knitting where the threads are woven together by a circular  action.

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CLO Value

CLO value is a rating of thermal insulation. 

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CMYK

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key. 

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Coating

When a chemical layer is bonded to a or both sides of fabric. 

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Color Profile

Color Profile refers (in our case) to the specific and technical formulas required to achieve standardized color on different fabrics.

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Cordura

Cordura is a fabric brand most well known for 500D and 1000D variants. 

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Cut on the Fly

Flying cut, refers to the use of the laser while it’s cutting. Where often times, the laser  will go on and off in between cuts.

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Cut Yardage

When fabric is cut to the exact yardage specified by the customer. 

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Dart

A dart is a patterning technique used to give dimension or add shape to a finished product.

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Denier

Denier is a measurement of fiber weight per unit length. 

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Density Linearization

Density linearization is a corrective system that adjusts the amount of ink given to  certain areas to improve print quality

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Direct to Garment

Direct to Garment printing is a type of printing where the printing is done directly to a  specifically cut or sewn piece of fabric.

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Direct to Textile

Direct to Textile printing is a type of printing where the printing is done directly from a printer to a roll of material.

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Dobby

A weaving method in which warp yarns are moved up or down by harnesses, creating simple geometric patterns in the finished woven fabric.

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Double Ripstop

Double-ripstop fabric has two grids within the fabric weave that can increase strength and tear resistance, but are also for aesthetics

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Downproof

A fabric that can not be penetrated by down clusters. This can be done by thread  weave, coating, calendering or other methods.

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DPI

DPI stands for, Dots Per Inch

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Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY)

DTY is a polyester monofilament yarn that results in a soft hand feel and high-durability. 

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DWG

“DWG is a binary file format used for containing 2D and 3D design data. DWG files are  basically CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings consisting of vector image data and metadata written with binary coding.”

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DXF

Stands for Design Exchange Format or Design Interchange Format. DXF is a type of f ile format that enables data sharing between AutoCAD and other file forms.

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Dye Sublimation

Dye Sublimation is the process we use to print on technical fabrics. 

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Dyneema® 

Dyneema® is  a branded ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene fiber. An ultra strong fiber that  can be integrated with fabrics for waterproofness, breathability, and tear strength. 

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Dyneema® Composite Fabric 

Is a nonwoven material consisting of ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene fibers, adhesives, and PET film. This results in an ultra strong material when compared to finished weight that maximizes waterproofness, tensile, and tear strength. 

Also referred to as DCF (Dyneema Composite Fabric) and formally referred to as  Cuben FIber. Name changes happen with branding and patent adjustments.

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Fabric Memory

Fabric memory is the ability the fabric has to retain its shape after being deformed.

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Flat-Felled Seam

A flat-felled seam is a type of seam where you sew two pieces of fabric together, that  need to lay flat and have high holding strength.

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French Seam

A french seam is a type of seam used often in garment making. A series of folds and  stitches leave a very clean and comfortable seam.

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Grid Size

Grid size refers to the size of the individual pattern within the ripstop/gridstop fabric.

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Half Yard

One half yard is 18”. Most of our specialty fabrics, (i.e. Dyneema Composite Fabric and X-Pac), are sold by the half yard to minimize the cost of smaller projects.

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HDPE

HDPE stands for High Density Polyethylene

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HEXCAM Camo

HEXCAM is a type of camouflage brand

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High-Tenacity (HT) Polyester 

  It is a stronger, finer yarn of polyester with a low stretch elongation. Commonly seen in high end outdoor-specific sewing threads.

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Hybrid Weave

A type of weave used in some of our hammock-specific fabrics.

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Hydrostatic Head

HH is a rating of how waterproof a fabric is. 

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HyperD

HyperD is our custom line of fabric that is known for the diamond dobby weave. 

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IDFL

The IDFL is the largest down and feather testing laboratory in the world. 

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JPG

A JPG is an image compressing form to easily send or retrieve images. Also seen as JPEG. Stands for, Joint Photographic Experts Group.

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Kerf

The kerf is in reference to the material burned away by the laser cutter when cutting fabric. Usually this is between 0.8 and 1.0 millimeters.

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Knit

Knit fabrics are made with a strand of single yarn continually looped to create the  fabric. Knit fabrics have a long stretch elongation.

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Lap Seam

A lap seam is a type of seam where two fabrics are overlapped to create the seam. 

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Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is a state-of-the-art mode to meticulously cut fabrics and other materials  for precision, while saving time and money in the process.

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Linear Meter

A linear meter of a fabric is a cut of one meter in length, not taking into account the width of the fabric.

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Linear Yard

A linear yard of a fabric is a cut of one yard in length, not taking into account the width of the fabric.

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Lockstitch

A lock stitch is the most common mechanical stitch made by a sewing machine. The upper and lower thread (from the needle and bobbin) twist or interlock.

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Milspec

Milspec stands for military specifications. There are certain classifications you have to meet to be deemed milspec. 

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Monofilament

Similar to what you probably know of as a fishing line. Most synthetic fibers are created through an extrusion process that involves melting pellets of plastics, (i.e. nylon, polyester, etc.) that are then pushed through a device similar to a shower head. The result of this process is long synthetic fibers that cool and become monofilaments.

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MONOLITE

MONOLITE was developed to be a soft fabric with better durability and abrasion  resistance. Constructed with a unique monofilament yarn and mesh weave, with a specialized coating to increase strength and reduce slippage.

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MOQ

MOQ stands for minimum order quantity. 

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MVTR

MVTR stands for moisture vapor transfer rate. This metric shows the efficacy of water vapor passing through a fabric

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Narrow Goods

Narrow goods are materials that are measured with a width of 12” or less. This can be webbing, grosgrain, cordage, velcro etc.

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Nesting

Nesting is the process of arranging all of your parts to be cut into the smallest possible  area to maximize material usage. It can be done manually or automatically, the latter being the preferred option in most cases.

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Non-Woven

A fabric that is produced through means other than weaving. These methods can be mechanical, chemical, thermal, or a combination of all three.

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Nozzle

The nozzle is the piece of the printer that places and releases the ink.

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Nylon

Nylon is a base fiber often used to create fabrics. Nylon has higher abrasion resistance, higher tear strength, and more stretch than polyester. 

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Nylon 6.6

Nylon 6.6 is a synthetic polyamide that is stronger than standard nylon. 

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OutdoorINK

OutdoorINK is Ripstop by the Roll’s custom print service. Specially designed and  engineered for technical outdoor fabrics.

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Pantone

Pantone is a standardized colored matching system, used worldwide for textiles, printing and digital art.

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PNG

Stands for Portable Network Graphics. PNG field are popular for sending and receiving graphics and images.

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Polyester

Polyester is one of the most used polymers in the world. In textiles, polyester is often used in apparel and furnishing. Polyester fibers are hydrophobic, generally available for printing via OutdoorINK/dye sublimation and are UV resistant. 

Resource: https://www.diffen.com/difference/Nylon_vs_Polyester

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Presser Foot

The presser foot is a component of a sewing machine that holds your fabric in place so  the needle can penetrate the most accurate place on your fabric and it can be fed through evenly.

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Prym1 Camo

Prym1 Camp is a type of design that uses natural shapes and patterns to create a  life-like camp design.

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PSA

PSA stands for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive. DCF repair tape, PET tape, and tenacious tape are all considered PSA's. 

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PU Coating

Polyurethane coatings are the most ubiquitous coating found in outdoor textiles because they offer a balance of cost, ability to seal easily with seam tapes and durability.

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Quilting Loop

Quilting loops are hand-sewn loose loops that help keep insulation together when quilting or sewing a synthetic insulated blanket/product.

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Raster Image

“A raster image is an image file format that is defined by a pixel that has one or more  numbers associated with it..."

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RELV Camo

RELV Camo is a company that creates unique print-ready artwork. Ranging from  Fashion to technical, RELV Camo has a variety of one-of-a-kind designs.

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Repeat Patterns

Repeat patterns are options within our custom design tool where you let the pattern repeat across the printable space. 

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RGB

Stands for: Red, Green, Blue 

RGB color model is a way that computers read colors to produce the most accurate  rendition. Where each color is rendered through various forms of RGB.

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Ripstop Nylon

A type of nylon fabric that can be more resistant to tears and rips spreading. Typically  made with a repeating pattern within the threads that increases the fabric tear strength with little to no increase in weight.

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Ripstop Polyester

A type of polyester fabric that can be more resistant to tears and rips.Typically  made with a repeating pattern within the threads that increases the fabric tear strength with little to no increase in weight.

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ROBIC

ROBIC is a brand of Nylon 6 fiber. 

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Roll Goods

Roll goods are products, often fabrics and materials, that are stored on a cardboard or PVC core. 

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Rolled Hem

A Rolled hem is a way to hide raw edges on your fabrics. Rolled hems happen when  you put two olds of the fabric edge so the edge is clean and the fraying is  hidden. Also used to create channels for cordage or elastics.

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Seam Seal

Seams are often one of the most susceptible places for water leakage. Seam sealer is a  simple and easy way to waterproof your tarps, tents, and other seams. Seam sealer  comes in liquid forms and tape forms. 

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Seamless Repeat

A seamless pattern (or repeating pattern) is a pattern that can be repeated endlessly without any visible seams or interruptions.

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Serger

A serger is a special type of sewing machine that applies a serging technique. Common used on apparel and other applications where you need to cover the raw edge. 

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Silicone Coated

Sil coatings have become much more standard in the last 10 years in the industry. Usually, silicone is applied to both sides of nylon or polyester (also called impregnation) to waterproof the base woven fabric.

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Silicone Impregnated

Silicone impregnated - soaked or saturated with a substance. commonly used to refer to fully coated siliconized fabrics

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Silnylon

Silnylon is a synthetic fabric impregnated with silicone to create a waterproof and  stronger overall material. See Silicone Coating definition for more information.

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Silpoly

Silpoly is a polyester fabric impregnated with silicone. Silpoly fabrics is great for  creating a waterproof membrane that can be used for any type of camping shelters like tarps and tents. You can also use Silpoly in ponchos, gear sacks, pack covers, or other applications where durable waterproof/windproof fabric is needed. Other benefits of Silpoly are resistance to stretching when wet, and longevity with reasonable care.


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Step and Repeat

Step and Repeat printing is a type where the same image or series of images are  printed repeatedly all over the material.

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Taffeta

A fabric most often woven with silk, polyester, or nylon. Taffeta is a plain woven, utilizing a single warp thread going over/under a single weft thread.

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Tex

Tex is a common way that sewing thread is measured. 

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Thread

Thread is made from woven yarns to create a single cord like structure. Thread is used to connect panels of fabric or materials by ways of seams. 

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Thread Count

The combined number of threads taken from the warp and weft. 

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Thread Slippage

Slippage is when the individual fibers that make up a fabric, or yarns, slide over one another. When you try to tear a fabric, slippage allows the yarns to bunch up, rather than remaining fixed in position.

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Thread Snips

Thread snips are vital when sewing a project. Each time you start and end a stitch, there  are bits of thread that are no longer needed. These small (usually spring loaded) scissors help you quickly snip off the extraneous bits.

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Thread Tension

Thread tension refers to the tension on sewing thread from the cone of thread to the needle.Tension is commonly created/adjusted using springs/discs.

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Transfer Paper

Transfer paper is used in textile printing. In dye sublimation, ink is printed onto transfer paper and then either pressed or calendered to allow the ink to bond with the fabric.

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UHMWPE

Stands for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene. Used often in fabrics and rope, ballistics/defense, PPE and medical applications.

UHMWPE fiber is known for its strength-to-weight ratio, cut resistance, water resistance and low UV penetrability. Examples of branded UHMWPE fibers include Dyneema and Spectra.

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Uncalendered

Uncalendered fabrics are fabrics whose yarn has not been sealed with the calendered process. Most fabrics we offer are uncalendered. We only use uncalendered as a signifier when a given fabric has a calendered option for purchase.

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Usable Width

Useable width is the part of the fabric that is in between the selvedge. 

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Warp

The warp of a material refers to the vertical or lengthwise direction of a fabric.

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Weft

The weft of a material refers to the horizontal or widthwise direction of a fabric.

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Width

The total width of the fabric is selvage to selvage.

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Yard

One yard is 36 inches long

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Yarn

A collection of fibers woven into a long, continuous piece that can then go through the weaving process to form a finished fabric. 

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Zund

Zund is a Swiss technology company known for creating material and textile cutting  software and machinery.

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