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70% Cheviot & 30% Soy 4ply yarn 100g Skein
70% Cheviot & 30% Soy 4ply yarn 100g Skein
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Description
A carefully considered blend of British Cheviot combined with FSC and OEKO-TEX certified Soy fibre (Soy fibres originate in China). The Cheviot gives a soft and crisp base whilst the soy adds to the draping qualities, absorbency and dyes well.
Details
DETAILS
- Weight: Approx. 2/8 weight 4ply (fingering)
- Length: 376m/411yds per 100g
FLEECE & NATURAL FIBRES
Our Cheviot fleeces come from Maria and John's own Dodgson Wood flock and the fantastic Heatherlea Black Cheviots based in the Highlands.
NATURAL FIBRES - SOY
- Soy fibres are light and drape well
- The fibres are absorbent and breathable which allow them to be comfortable and cool in hot weather
- Soy fibres are a fast growing, renewable, natural by-product of food goods, however they do need a large amount of water and often pesticides for successful cultivation, which pose environmental balance questions
- Soy fibres are very fine and when spun into a yarn allow dye to cling easily which allows the yarn to hold colour well
Processing
- Fleece scoured in the UK
- Processed into yarn in Italy
For this yarn we worked with a highly regarded Italian spinner to push the boundaries of Cheviot wool use, re-introducing the wonders of quality British wool to a European audience, and benefitting from their immense knowledge of fine yarn spinning. The mill shares our regenerative business values.
After care
- Hand wash only - we recommend a wool wash
- Air dry flat to keep shape
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