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Rapier Loom: This is a shuttless loom on wich yarn is carried over half the shed by a moving arm, it is then transferred over to the other side of the shed by a second arm.
Reeled Silk: Silk filaments that are wound directly from three to twelve cocoons into a skein formation. When these wound silk cocoons are given a full mechanical twist the product becomes ‘thrown silk’.
Rib: Refers to a straight raised cord which is formed in the weave by threads which are heavier than the threads in lengthwise and/or crosswise. Knitted fabrics tend to be ribbed lengthwise.
Rigmel Shrunk: Is a process for stabilizing a fabric which increases softness and luster in the fabric.
Runner Length: The number of inches of yarn from a wap to make one rack of fabric.
Run-of-the-loom: This is fabric as it comes from the loom and is direcly ready for shipment without inspection as there is no need to eliminate defects from the weaving &finishing process.
Run-of-the-mill: Fabrics of any type that cannot be classed as grade ‘A’s. Therefore refering to a so called, second quality piece of merchandise which is imperfect.
