i’m referring to the synthetic, hairline, super thin, almost microscopic threads that are used to make thicker threads, what are they made of and how are they made?
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What is perhaps the most common type of synthetic fiber, Polyester, is a plastic that is melted down and squeezed out of tiny holes to reach the desired diameter. Here’s a video outlining the whole process if you’re interested: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYkglUysDKk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYkglUysDKk) . Many other synthetic fibers are also plastics manufactured in a similar manner.
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