According to Wikipedia June 2011, "Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery and rope making.  Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine.  Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or other lubricants to withstand the stresses involved in sewing.  Embroidery threads are yarns specifically designed for hand or machine embroidery." (For the most current and complete Wikipedia Yarn definition, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn) The yarn definition goes on to discuss yarn structure, yarn color, as well as yarn measurement methods and more.  However, the definition as of June 2011 did not go into much detail regarding yarn prices.  Hopefully, our Yarn Prices website will help you learn more about yarn pricing.

If you are looking to purchase yarn for the production of fabric or clothing, you can find yarn manufacturers at the yarn factory section on the Apparel Search directory.