Converter
defined yarn length / system family · Spinning / yarn trade · Historical-modern
textile hank
variant
- Record
- M580
- Definition quality
- Variant-dependent
- Conversion mode
- variant selection
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Definition
A hank is a standard length of yarn, but the length depends on the yarn-count system; cotton commonly uses 840 yards, while other trades use different lengths.
Reference value by variant
textile hank covers several documented traditions, each with its own value. Choose a variant below to see a figure.
History & use
Hanks let yarn be wound, counted and weighed in repeatable bundles and became the basis of several indirect yarn-count systems.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.