multi-ply yarn

[/ˈmʌlti plaɪ jɑːrn/]
nounpl: multi-ply yarns
fio multi-camadas
1. A yarn composed of two or more single strands twisted or plied together to create a thicker, stronger thread used in textile production
The weaver selected a multi-ply yarn for the tapestry to ensure durability and a richer texture.
A tecelã selecionou um fio multi-camadas para a tapeçaria para garantir durabilidade e uma textura mais rica.
2. In knitting and crochet, yarn made from multiple individual strands spun together, typically designated by numbers like 2-ply, 3-ply, or 4-ply
This pattern requires a 4-ply multi-ply yarn for the best results.
Este padrão requer um fio multi-camadas de 4 fios para os melhores resultados.
Multi-ply yarn is fundamental to both American and Brazilian textile industries. In Brazil, the term reflects the importance of traditional and industrial textile production, particularly in states like São Paulo and Santa Catarina. The terminology emphasizes the technical construction of the yarn, which is crucial for quality assessment in both artisanal crafts like knitting and commercial textile manufacturing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plied yarntwisted yarnmulti-strand yarncomposite yarnfolded yarn
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-ply yarnmonofilament yarnsingle-strand yarn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fio multi-camadas
Standard term used in textile industries across Brazil
São Paulo
fio multi-fio
Alternative technical term common in São Paulo textile manufacturing hubs
Portugal
fio de múltiplas camadas
More formal descriptor used in Portuguese textile standards and documentation
Rio de Janeiro
fio torcido
Colloquial term emphasizing the twisting process of the yarn

Related Words

plyyarn weighttwistfiberknittingweavingtextilethread

Related Idioms & Phrases

twisted together
strong as multi-ply yarn
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