5. The durability of novelty yarn fabrics is dependent on the size of the novelty effect, how well the novelty effect is held in the yarn and on the firmness of the weave on the fabric. Generally speaking, the smaller the novelty effect, the more durable the fabric is, since the yarns are less affected by abrasion and do not tend to catch and pull out so readily.

3. They show good to excellent Normal resilience resilience. 4. Good shock absorbers. They are not until the woven structure is quite thick. 5. Easy to shape Not easy to shape 6. Will not ravel Ravel most in case of man-mades 7. Edges need not finish Edges needs to be finished 8. Sound absorbent Are not sound absorbent 9. Have good insulation properties Only in few cases as worsteds with resultant warmth 10. Will not tear Will tear 11. Breaking load is low Breaking load is high as compared with some general thickness and weight 12. Holes cannot be mended very Can be mended satisfactorily 13. There is little or no elastic They have fair to good elastic recovery and recovery nor elongation in elongation felt fabrics 14. Should be laundered carefully. Depends on what kind of fiber, yarn and Should not be subjected to weave used for the construction pulling or twisting.