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Keratin
The basic protein constituent of wool and other hair fibers.

 

 

Khaki
A light yellowish brown cloth of wool, cotton, or a combination of these fibers used primarily for work clothes and military uniforms.

 

 

Knit
Fabrics made from only one set of yarns, all running in the same direction.

 

 

Knitting
A method of constructing fabric by interlocking a series of loops of one or more yarns. The two major classifications are warp knitting (e.g. Milanene, raschel, and tricot) and weft knitting (e.g. circular and flat).






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