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What is "Lustre" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 15-Mar-2023 (1 year, 2 months, 2 days ago)
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Lustre
The sheen mainly found in the wool of the long wool british breeds and in mohair. It is caused by the light being reflected more directly by the large outside scales of the coarser wool.
Lustre
Gloss of textiles.

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