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Information about various textile and spinning fibres, their identification, characteristics and preparation.


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Identification of the Fiber
Burn tests, chemical tests, and fibre precautions, from Core Company -- a company specializing in carpet care.

Fibre Information

Fiber Characteristics
FabricLink lists characteristics and end uses of natural and synthetic fibres such as: acetates, cotton, lyocell, linen, mohair and microfibres.
Electron Microsopic Images
Images of wool, linen, cotton, silk and rayon as seen through an electron microscope.
Fiber Identification using Burning Behavior
A table of how fibre behaves in an open flame.
Flammability of Textile Fibers
Which fibres are quick to ignite, self-extinguish or melt? Good to know, when you are planning your project.
Manufacturing Process for Spun Yarns
The Texguide site shows the conversion process of changing fibre in yarn.
A Prickly Question
Mike Safley discusses the "prickle factor" in determining whether a garment will be itchy.
The Spinster, the Weaver, the Whole Wooly World
This site describes fibre preparation and spinning by Mormon pioneers.
Suggestions for National Spinning and Weaving Week
The HGA, offers suggestions to make spinning more visible in your community.
Yarn Sizes
Esther Bozak has compiled a useful table of common yarn sizes.

More About Handspinning Fibres

Fibre Resources
Information about identification, characteristics and preparation techniques of various fibres.

Mills & Fibre Processing
Woollen mills and custom carding and processing.


Books Handspinning

Big Book of Handspinning
CA
UK

Spinners Companion
CA
UK

Whole Craft of Spinning
CA
UK

Intentional Spinner
Judith MacKenzie McCuin
CA
UK

Hands on Spinning
CA
UK

CA
UK

Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing
CA
UK

Handspinning Dyeing &
working with Merino wool
CA
UK

Charlie Needs a Cloak
CA
UK

Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools
CA
UK

Designer Knitting handspun Yarns
CA
UK

Knitting Patterns for Handspun
CA
UK

Storeys Guide to Raising Sheep
CA
UK

Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep
CA
UK

Carding, Spinning & Dyeing
CA
UK

Carding Jute
CA
UK

Angora Wool Ranching
CA
UK

Angora Handbook for Spinners
CA
UK

CA
UK

Angora Goat History
CA
UK

Natural Goat & Alpaca Care
CA
UK

Goat Song
CA
UK

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