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Anne
Cook sent us this photo of her hand-dyed skein which she has
spun from Milk
Protein (Casein) fibre. Her comment is simply,
'love it'!
The designer fibre is made from casein which
is derived from milk. It has many properties similar to wool
fibre and can be carded into any fibre to help with drape
and breathability. It is ideal spun on its own to make yarn
for lingerie, tea shirts, scarves and fabrics with a soft
drape. With the feel of cotton, this protein fibre dyes readily
with acid dyes.
The image above shows the fibre dyed with
acid
dyes prior to spinning. The fibre and the resultant
yarn have a good sheen and soft handle.
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