Apparatus and method for making loop chenille type yarns and yarns produced thereby are disclosed. An elongated spindle having a tapered needle surface at one end thereof is provided. The spindle has a passage therein in communication with the needle surface for feeding a core thread to the needle surface....http://www.google.ca/patents/US4528809?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4528809 - Loop chenille type yarn
