100% Pure Wool Yarn

This wool is from non-mulesed sources only and conforms to European REACH standards.

REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals.

The colours can vary slightly on screen.

Count: Nm 8.4/2

Length per 1kg: 4,2000m

Length per 190g: 798m

The size of the cones will be +/- 1kg and the price will reflect this

Price:

1kg = $110

Finishing

A two-stage washing process is recommended for garments and textiles made from Shetland yarns. The first wash removes the oils and unbound dyewear used in producing the yarn and the second helps create the desired level of surface and softness.

The first wash should take place at 40° C, with around 15 litres of water to 1kg of dry goods. A specialist detergent or similar agent should be added, up to 10% of the weight of goods to remove the processing oils. Five minutes should suffice for this stage, followed by draining and rinsing with clean water and then a short spin.

The second wash should follow the identical procedure, but with half the amount of the same detergent. A softner may then be added and the goods left to soak for a short period, before draining and spin-drying again, without rinsing. Finally, garments may be tumble-dried.

Handle should only be assessed after the garments have cooled and recovered their natural level of humidity.