Compare other animal fibers

Compare alpaca, mohair and other animal-fiber yarns by recovery, halo and drape in the actual construction; do not transfer wool assumptions automatically.

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

Hang equal finished strips under their own weight, then lay them flat again. Record which returns closest to its original length before choosing a garment band.

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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