by Federico Scatizzi | Jun 4, 2025 | News on yarns
What is Carded Yarn? Carded yarn is obtained through a textile fiber processing process that uses short fibers, often from shearing the less valuable parts of the animal, such as legs and belly. These fibers, after being cleaned and dusted, are subjected to carding ,...
by Federico Scatizzi | May 27, 2025 | Knitting
📌 What does “ply” mean in yarn? “Ply” refers to the number of strands (or plies) twisted together to make a yarn. So: 2 ply = 2 strands twisted together. 4 ply = 4 strands twisted together. And so on. 📏 Does it indicate the yarn’s thickness?...
by Federico Scatizzi | Apr 7, 2025 | Cashmere
Sustainability in Cashmere Production: A New Responsible Luxury Cashmere has always been synonymous with elegance and comfort. But today, those who choose this precious fiber also want to know where it comes from , how it is produced and above all if it respects the...
by Federico Scatizzi | Mar 27, 2025 | Cashmere
History of Cashmere in Italy Italy is renowned throughout the world for its artisanal excellence in the textile sector, and cashmere represents one of the noblest expressions of this tradition. Although it is a fiber originally from Asia, cashmere has found fertile...
by Federico Scatizzi | Mar 21, 2025 | Cashmere
Cashmere Yarn Guide: Features, Benefits and Processing Tips Cashmere is one of the most prized and desired fibers in the world of knitting and weaving. Its softness, lightness and thermoregulatory properties make it a perfect material for high-quality garments. In...
