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Merino – Superwash White 22mic (Top)

$5.50 – $42.45

SUPERWASH Merino. Classification: FINE WOOL

The most common fibre offered as Superwash, this is lovely combed Merino top in an ivory-white colour. Micron count is 22, which is plenty soft for against the skin wear and a multitude of other uses. Perfect for knitting items that require easy laundering. Wool is conditioned through an enzyme process that strips off the outer scales, which prevents felting. This also makes for a different effect during the dyeing process, because Superwash fibre sucks up the dye quickly.

Merino rates high for softness. Staple length is generally 2.5 to 4 inches. The Superwash treatment makes for a slippery feel during spinning when compared to untreated Merino, so it’s not necessarily a good choice for beginners.

NOTE: Superwash fibre is NOT GOOD FOR FELTING.

PRODUCT of NEW ZEALAND

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