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Abstract

A yarn guiding and texturizing apparatus and methods are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a yarn supply positioned to supply a plurality of yarn strands and a yarn guide positioned downstream from the yarn supply to receive the plurality of yarn strands in a position substantially parallel and spaced-apart from each other and to guide the plurality of yarns downstream along a path of travel. The apparatus also preferably includes a plurality of draw rolls positioned downstream from and adjacent the yarn guide for drawing the plurality of yarn strands from the yarn supply and through the yarn guide, a yarn stuffer box positioned downstream from and adjacent the plurality of draw rolls to receive the plurality of yarn strands therein and to texturize the plurality of yarn strands, and a conveyor positioned downstream from the stuffer box to receive the plurality of texturized yarn strands thereon and to convey the texturized yarn therefrom.

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