Why choose wool ? September 18, 2020 – Posted in: Natural fibers, Wool
Considered a luxury fiber, wool is a material of animal origin made up of keratin fibers.
Here are some characteristics of this natural wonder.
Continue readingConsidered a luxury fiber, wool is a material of animal origin made up of keratin fibers.
Here are some characteristics of this natural wonder.
Continue readingIn recent years, a lot of effort has been made by the industry to employ lables, this effort driven by an industry desire to be “transparent.” Here is a list of the different labels in the textile world, let’s take a quick tour of the main actors of this change.
Continue readingHere is a brief discussion of some of the different varieties of wool although there are many more. Each wool has its own characteristics.
Continue reading“Washi” is a kind of paper that has been made by craftsmen in Japan since the 7th century, after the Chinese introduced the techniques for making tissue paper. Buddhism, writing, printing and the general Chinese culture spread to Korea and Japan, where “washi” was developed.
Continue readingHere are some wool care tips, but first a brief description of this magnificent material. Wool is a natural fiber of animal origin. Pure knitted wool and 100% wool textiles are antistatic. Wool retains neither dust nor odors so if your clothes are not stained, cleaning can be done very infrequently.
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