100% fine 19-micron Merino wool. Beautiful and clean combed top.
A medium lime green, but not an acid-toned green.
PRODUCT of ITALY, from Dyeing House Gallery.
80% Merino wool (22-micron) / 20% Mulberry silk from Ashford of New Zealand.
Combed top/sliver. Streaks of earth tones, including dark and light chocolate, caramel, silvery white, and a hint of rust and tan.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
80% Merino wool (22-micron) / 20% Mulberry silk from Ashford of New Zealand.
Combed top/sliver. Ribbons of medium-blue, navy and plum purple with streaks of silvery white silk.
PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND
Ground extract from the rinds of pomegranate fruits, Punica granatum.
We list this as a natural dye, but it is sometimes used as a mordant.
Use on protein or cellulose fibres. Yields soft yellows to green-yellows or gold. Substantive but pre-mordanting recommended. Use at 15-20% WOF for medium shades.
TO USE: soak 24 hours in water to dissolve, stirring occasionally. Place extract and fibre in dyepot and add more water if necessary. Bring to a high simmer for 1 hour. Let fibre cool in dye liquor for at least one more hour or overnight.
Light and washfastness: moderate to good.