silkworms making cocoons
Oct.2,2008
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Categories for fibers
Fibers can be broken into:- Animal or Protein Fibers from a variety of Sheep (Merino, Romni etc.), Goats, (Kashmir, Mohair, Angora), Camel, Bison, Yak, Alpaca, Angora Rabbits, Silk. Also here a recent article on Spider Silk; here more information form the American Museum for Natural History with a video on the spider silk
- Plant fibers include Flax/Linen, Cotton including increasingly organic Cotton, Hemp, Ramie .
- Synthesized fibers can be divided in those made from natural sources: Rayon, Tencel, Bamboo, (with some of the pro's and con's) also check this site for various synthetic processes Soy Fibers and those made from chemicals: Nylon, Orlon, Acrylic etc.
also check for natural fibers from animal and plant sources on International Year of Natural Fibres 2009.
A good source, specifically related to bamboo labeling clarifies 'natural' not only as a material, but on how it is processed, either mechanically or by use of chemicals check Canadian Guidance on Labeling Textiles
Mary Hanlon's website
Oct.2,2008
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Good morning, Ruth...
Just checking to see if I am on the right track. Peggy
hi Ruth....i got this notice from the guild and thought maybe someone might be interested....
Flying Hook store hours: Mon - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. - please call
1st as they are packing to move to a smaller location. Check out the
Vancouver is Awesome blogg which features several business in Van
including this one.
A company in Richmond is downsizing and has a great sale of wool.
Cones of fine wool for $11 a kilo. red, burgundy, 2 yellows, several
blues, several greens, black, white, greys, etc.
'Rounds' of untwisted wool good for knitting thick (like a Cowichan)
sweaters for $11 kilo. purple, mauve, white, red,etc
Merino/Angora roving for $20 kilo.
THIS SALE ENDS OCT 16.
Go south over Knight St. Bridge.
Take the Bridgeport Rd turnoff.
Go past Ikea, Past No.5 Rd
Turn right onto Olafsen Ave.
address: 111 - 2031 Olafsen Ave.
the company is on the left and the blue sign reads "Flying Hook"
call before you go. 604 - 207 - 9392
I put the pics of emily's cocoon from last class on my blog.
rebecca
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