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Yarn Fibre Composition Codes

This table lists the most commonly used codes for yarn fibre content. These abbreviations follow the Italian textile labelling system and appear on yarn labels from Italian and many European manufacturers.

Code Italian English
CO Cotone Cotton
CA Canapa Hemp
LI Lino Linen
PA Poliamide o nylon Polyamide / Nylon
PC Acrilico Acrylic
PL Poliestere Polyester
PM Poliamide Polyamide
SE Seta Silk
WA Angora Angora
WK Cammello Camel
WM Mohair Mohair
WO Lana Wool
WP Alpaca Alpaca
WL Lama Llama
WS Cashmere Cashmere
WU Guanaco Guanaco
WY Yak Yak
WV Merino / Lana Vergine Merino / Virgin Wool
VI Viscosa Viscose / Rayon
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