Definition(s)
Basic Yarn
The smallest yarn-like component of the rope, generally as received from the yarn producer; however, the producer may carry out some of the intermediate yarn assembly steps.
Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
Source: API RP 2SM, Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, First Edition, July 2014. Global Standards