Warplike

adjectiveStandard termTextiles

Having the high strength, tight twist, and smooth finish characteristic of warp yarns.

Displaying the physical properties required of longitudinal weaving threads. These yarns are typically tightly spun, heavily sized, and highly uniform to resist breaking under loom tension. Spinners use the term to describe a strong, durable thread even if it is not ultimately used for weaving.

Heard on the job

This new synthetic blend is very warplike, so it should handle the high-speed rapier loom without snapping.