In the case of synthetics and blends, the filament yarns are cut to a predetermined length (staple length).

Etymology

The word staple, used to refer to a fiber of wool, is attested from the 15th century; the use was later broadened to include other fibers such as cotton. The origin of the word is not known for certain. It may be a back-formation either from the obsolete noun stapler meaning wool-stapler,

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