Theory 080/Textiles & Fibres
Shedding Is Twist vs Abrasion
The claim
Microfibre shedding is set by the ratio of twist level to abrasion severity, so tighter twist reduces shedding only when abrasion is mild.
01The mechanism
Shedding requires fibre ends to escape the yarn; twist binds them, but severe abrasion breaks fibres shorter than the binding length.
02Predictions
- P1Shedding should track the ratio.
- P2Tight twist should fail under severe abrasion.
03Refutation
Shedding tracking twist alone would remove the abrasion term.