A unit of measure in the textile industry, it describes a coiled or wrapped length of yarn or loosely gathered fibres. The unit may differ in length depending on the material (or fibre) and the manufacturer.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Hank." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/hank/.
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MLA"Hank." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/hank/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Hank. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/hank/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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