Assess reclaimed materials for reuse

Inspect reclaimed yarn or fabric for weak sections, permanent damage and usable quantity. Keep uncertain fiber identity separate from confirmed care information.

Before you start

Keep the exact labels and make two comparable samples. Change one material property at a time and use the intended finishing method on both.

Try this example

From a 100 g reclaimed bundle, set aside 15 g of damaged sections before planning with the remaining 85 g. Swatch that remainder after its intended cleaning.

Check your result

• Compare the dry samples for recovery, surface, drape and the property needed for the project. Record observations separately from label claims.
• A fiber name or category cannot predict every finished fabric. Construction, treatment, gauge and use all affect the result.

Sources

• www.craftyarncouncil.com: yarn label information
• cottonworks.com: yarn spinning

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