S twist
noun
a direction of the twist in yarns, from top left to bottom right, resembling the long stroke of the letter S.
- Compare Z twist.
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How to use S twist in a sentence
The average quantity of yarn turned off in a week of 69 hours is about 24 hanks per spindle of 30′S twist.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThe spirals formed by twisting may extend upward to the left (the S-twist) or to the right (the Z-twist).
Chincha Plain-weave cloths | Lila M. O'NealeIn one specimen (4-4056) the separate plies have an S twist, but the final yarn is untwisted.
Chincha Plain-weave cloths | Lila M. O'NealeSingle-ply S-twist warps crossed by single-ply S-twist and Z-twist wefts (1 fine-texture specimen).
Chincha Plain-weave cloths | Lila M. O'Neale
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