Difference between fibre and yarn

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Fiber: It is a very fine thread or filament. It is a natural or man-made substance that has very small width.

Yarn: Fibers are used to make yarn. Yarn is also known as thread. Yarn a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in weaving.

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(d) $yarn \to fibre \to fabric$

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Difference between fibre and yarn

Fiber: It is a very fine thread or filament. It is a natural or man-made substance that has very small width. Yarn: Fibers are used to make yarn. Yarn is also known as thread. Yarn a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in weaving.

Fiber: It is a very fine thread or filament. It is a natural or man-made substance that has very small width.

Yarn: Fibers are used to make yarn. Yarn is also known as thread. Yarn a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in weaving.