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Worsteds. Consisting of finely smooth-woven materials, such as the fine 

 twills used for men's wear. The weave can be plainly seen, each yarn 

 showing up separately on the face of the fabric. Worsted goods are 

 made up with very even yarns which are mostly spun from tops. 



Yield. Meaning the yield or quantity of clean scoured wool or top returned 

 after scouring and the removal of all impurities. 



Yolk. The name given to the grease or natural fat contained in raw or 

 greasy wool. 



