hightwist

Hightwist is a term that may be encountered in discussions of fiber and rope manufacture but is not a widely standardized term with a single universal definition. It is often used informally to describe materials or processes that employ a relatively high twist level to produce certain physical properties.

In textiles, high-twist yarns feature a greater twist per unit length. This typically increases tensile strength and abrasion resistance and yields a firmer hand and more lustrous appearance. At the same time, high twist can reduce elasticity and softness and may affect drape and comfort of the finished fabric. The choice of fiber type and spinning method also influences how a high twist behaves in use.

In rope and cable production, higher twist in strands can increase overall axial strength and stability of the finished rope but may reduce flexibility and increase stiffness, which affects handling and fatigue performance under dynamic loads.

As a proper noun, hightwist may appear as a product name, brand, or fictional concept in various media; outside of such uses there is no standard encyclopedia entry for it.

Etymology: the term derives from the phrase “high twist,” describing the degree of twist, and is sometimes written with a hyphen or space in technical writing, though it is occasionally consolidated as one word.