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staple is an element of fiber, pertaining to the length of an individual fibrous hair. Staple length is useful to handspinners to know how finely to spin their wool based on the breed. Staple can vary between breeds of wool or other fiber, e.g. Merino commonly has a staple of 2-4 inches, while others may have very long staple length. To see for yourself, hold a small piece of fiber or roving from either end and gently pull outwards, until the fiber pulls appart. Measure one of the pieces, and that is your approximate staple length.

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Staple in fiber refers to the individual fibers of a textile material. It is commonly used to refer to natural fibers like cotton or wool that are short in length, as opposed to filament fibers which are long continuous strands. Staple fibers are spun together to create yarns for weaving or knitting fabrics.

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