Size

Glossary

A solution that is applied to warp threads before they are set on a loom for weaving, it protects the warp yarn from abrasion and breakage, improves elasticity and smoothness, and reduces yarn hairiness. It may be made of natural or synthetic substances. The process of applying this solution is called sizing.

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Size%newline%A solution that is applied to warp threads before they are set on a loom for weaving, it protects the warp yarn from abrasion and breakage, improves elasticity and smoothness, and reduces yarn hairiness. It may be made of natural or synthetic substances. The process of applying this solution is called sizing.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Size”. Accessed December 17, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/size/
MLA	“Size.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/size/. Accessed 17, December, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Size. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/size/. (Accessed: 17, December, 2024)