[AlpacaTalk] Re: wanted: source for bamboo fiber
Thanks to everyone who has responded. Yes, I had an idea that bamboo
fiber was not anything close to "green", as is the case with rayon,
viscose, and tencel. And I won't consider pre-emergent silk which
kills the larvae before they leave their cocoon. And, I have limited
experience with some other shorn fibers, and besides vicuña and musk-
ox, nothing comes close to or surpasses alpaca.
So I guess I'll have to leave it up to customers, their sense of
touch, and their conscience, as to what type of fiber they want to
blend with my alpaca fleeces!
Thanks everyone!
Heather
On Feb 26, 2009, at 5:23 PM, Heather Zeleny wrote:
> I wonder if anyone might know, and be willing to share, a source
> for bamboo "silk" fiber. I'm looking for fiber to blend with my
> alpaca, and to sell in an online store unblended, as well. Also any
> other "peace" fibers. I love silk, who doesn't, but really have a
> problem with how it's produced. Even Tussah silk is produced the
> same way as mulberry silk, it just comes from a different species!
> I had found some sources online but apparently forgot to bookmark
> them!
>
> Of course, I'm looking for the lowest prices I can find, since I'll
> be reselling.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info!
>
> Heather Zeleny
> White Lotus Alpacas and Fiber
> Eugene, OR
> http://www.whitelot
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