A structural description of yarn or thread spun with a left-handed twist. When the yarn is held vertically, the fibers angle downward and to the right, resembling the central stroke of the letter S.
Heard on the job
Make sure you thread the machine with crossband yarn for the weft to get the right texture.
Also heard as
- S-twist
Do not mix it up with
- Openband: Crossband has an S-twist, while openband has a Z-twist.