thread
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A thread is a thin strand made by twisting together short fibers or using a single filament, designed to be used for sewing and other needlework tasks. It matters because it's an essential material that holds fabric together, allowing people to create, repair, and customize clothing and textiles.
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An assortment of different colors of thread Red thread bobbin Multi-colored stranded embroidery floss Ask for Merrick's thread, ca. 1870–1900; from the 19th Century American Trade Cards collection of the Boston Public Library
A thread is a long strand of material, often composed of several filaments or fibres, used for joining, creating or decorating textiles. Ancient Egyptians were known for creating thread using plant fibers, wool and hair. Today, thread can also be made of many different materials including but not limited to cotton, wool, flax, nylon, silk, polyester etc. There are also metal threads (sometimes used in decorative textiles), which can be made of fine wire.