Question: What is loops and threads yarn?

What is loop yarn?

Also referred to as a curled yarn, this novelty yarn consists of at least 3 plies. The base yarn is rather coarse and heavy, while the yarn that forms the loops is either a single-ply or a two- or more ply construction.

What type of yarn is shiny?

Silk, cotton, linen, and rayon: The slippery, smooth, and often shiny yarns.