The twist inside a strong thread
A spun thread holds together because its short fibers grip one another. Twist increases that grip, but too much turns the fibers away from the line of a pull. The strongest yarn balances both effects.
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A spun thread holds together because its short fibers grip one another. Twist increases that grip, but too much turns the fibers away from the line of a pull. The strongest yarn balances both effects.