That's it. That's the advice. Don't buy superwash. It's bad for the environment, it's bad for people living near the plants that scour and superwash wool. Introduction The first superwash treatment: chlorination Chlorination and the structure of the wool fibre the fleece of sheep the wool fibre structure felt Research on chlorination Hercosett process : … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 11: Don’t buy superwash wool (Part 2)
Category: Sheep breeds & wool
Knitting Advice Nr. 10 : Don’t use merino wool for stranded colourwork (some wools are much easier to knit with)
Exploring sheep breeds better suited to stranded colourwork than merino wool.
Knitting Advice Nr. 9: Acrylic & co are not suitable for outer winter garments (wet plastic doesn’t keep you warm).
Drawbacks of using synthetic petro-fibers such as acrylic for winter outerwear knits ; where to find cheap 100% wool yarn as a superior choice with insulation and moisture-wicking benefits
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