Worsted is the name of a yarn and cloth usually made from wool. Wool yarns can be classified into two categories i.E woollen yarns and worsted yarns. Worsted yarns are smooth, strong and longwearing. Worsted yarn is spun using a long staple fiber that is prepared by combing with dutch combs. In the spinning operation, which imparts the necessary twist to hold the fibers together, worsted yarns are more tightly twisted than are the bulkier woolen yarns. The knitted gauge of worsted yarn comes between 4 and 5.5 stitches to the inch. Worsted yarn comes in different colours like bright blue, red, brown, maroon, pea green, gray etc. Worsted yarns are use for woven clothing such as men's suits. It is also use to make jacket, sweaters, hats, bags, toys etc.
