80% Merino & 20% Tussah Silk (Ashland Bay)
The softness of Merino Wool and the sheen of the Tussah Silk makes this an ideal fiber for sweaters, socks, hats & mittens, certainly soft enough for baby! This versatile Merino Top is easy to spin or felt. The fiber is excellent for either wet or needle felting. It takes dye beautifully. A wonderful all around fiber!
*Spun fiber not included and is shown for reference only.
FAQs
What is Carding?
Carding is a method of separating and aligning the fibers. It does not
eliminate any fiber in the preparation, this process blends the fibers
together.
What is Carded Sliver?
Sliver is a continuous strand of carded fiber, the fiber arrangement
is not parallel. Carded sliver will produce a light, soft yarn.
What is Superwash?
Superwash is the process of making wool fibers shrink resistant. The
surface of the fiber has projecting edges or scales. Synthetic polymers
are used to fill in the cavities of the fiber's rough jagged surface.
This means that your yarn can be safely machine washed. Superwash fiber
takes dye beautifully!
What is a worsted yarn?
Worsted yarns are spun from long fibers that have been combed. A worsted
yarn is smooth, firm and strong and has a sheen.
What is a woolen yarn?
A woolen yarn is spun from carded fiber, where the short and long fibers
are blended together. A woolen yarn is fluffy, soft warm and has loft.
Still have a question? See our fibers FAQ page for more definitions.
