Re: [AlpacaTalk] what can you do to help
Actually, the higher micron less crimpy, longer staple fiber is best for woven things like suits and coats. And, it has to be higher micron because the lower the micron, the less it will stand up to wear (worsted). The lower micron has to be used for scarves and things that will not have to be strong. The high amplitude, high frequency crimp is best for woolen applications like socks, sweaters, scarves, etc. So, all of those non show animals are worth a lot when it comes to processing.
I had another idea I would like to share with everyone. Since we live in Eugene, OR, we have the University of Oregon here. This town is plastered wall to wall with ducks and O's everywhere and green and yellow. There are LOTS of fans for the sporting events. I thought that it would be great to make stadium blankets in school colors that would be really warm. And sweaters, scarves, gloves, etc. Heather thought it would be a great to felt the fiber and make stadium jackets (letterman type) to sell in the school colors. This is something that everyone can do for their home team in every region of the country. Do you know how much money team paraphernalia makes? I think we could make a killing off of sports nuts! We can sell them at farmers markets and online, or at local shows. So many ideas!
Well, my mom and I plan to be certified and we can travel around and help sort. There are fiber sorters (The Coarse Broads) that taught us about this and I am sure there are others around that know this too. Otherwise, more people can take the course and get this thing going around the country!
Steph
"M.Korshoj" <mkorshoj@comcast.
I agree, it would be a great way to meet other fiber folk, and the topping would be that everyone would be helping out everyone else and all would benefit from it.
It was Peter that mentioned it in the first place so I would bet he is very involved in it. I wrote Paul but meant Peter. You said "Robin has a sample of black woven fabric that was 30 microns. It was very soft on the skin just because it was properly sorted, so there were no prickles or shedding. And, the fiber that is MOST useful in the industry is 20-26 microns" Wouldn't that be great to use for the blankets, coats etc!!
Thanks,
Margie
Margie Korshoj
mkorshoj@comcast.
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