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Category: Fiber Science
Does Crimp Indicate Fineness?
Sadly, no. Crimp is not related to fiber diameter. What we know about fiber has changed over time as our fiber science has improved. People used to think crimp was directly tied to fiber diameter (microns). However, going back to the 1920s and 30s, people knew that the crimp wasn't necessarily a predictor for… Continue reading Does Crimp Indicate Fineness?