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Old 04-10-2009, 12:18 PM
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butterflywing
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the crossgrain goes from selvedge to selvedge.

the crossgrain has stretch in it. that is, if you pull on it and then relax it, it will 'bounce' back into shape. the lengthwise grain has no stretch and i find is easier to rip..
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