Superwash vs. Non-superwash Fibers
I recently discovered how Superwash yarns were made and was horrified. The yarn is treated with a chlorine solution to strip the wool’s scales and it is then coated with plastic. More and more natural dyers and other folks in the fiber world are sharing information about the production of Superwash yarns. If you are a lover of Superwash yarns, I encourage you to read more about the detrimental effect of its production. Knitting the Natural Way is a great resource that provides information not only on Superwash yarn, but also on other processes to yarn that are bad for the environment.
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