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 ,...

Difference Between Pure and Blended Yarns: When to Choose One or the Other? In the world of knitting and crochet, choosing the right yarn is essential for the success of a project. There are two main categories of yarns: pure ones, made up of 100% of a single fiber,...

Using Wool in Knitting: Tradition, Versatility and Sustainability Knitting is an ancient art that has spanned the centuries, continuing to evolve to this day. Among the main materials used in this practice, wool occupies a prominent place, thanks to its unparalleled...

Yarn Twisting Yarn twisting The fundamental characteristics of yarns are: twisting uniformity of thickness tenacity and elongation count Yarn twisting is determined with twist meters. The twist can be to the right (called Z), or to the left (called S). Yarns are...

Fulling of yarns Fulling is an operation that is part of the finishing process of wool yarns and fabrics, and which consists of compacting the yarn or fabric through felting, to make it compact and in some cases waterproof. The threads that make up the yarn or fabric,...

Muliné yarn is a favorite among designers and textile artisans for its ability to create garments and accessories with distinctive character. Defined by its unique mélange effect, muliné yarn is created by combining strands of different colors, twisted together to...

I will show you and explain how and where to find the complete descriptions of the yarns on our website. Where to find the thickness, the meters of the cone and in the ratio meters per 100 gr, the number of needles (approximate) to use etc. Watch the video to the...

Why choose Hircus Filati? Superior quality: We offer the highest quality cashmere yarns, entirely made in Italy, coming from the best Italian spinning mills. The craftsmanship and attention to detail guarantee an excellent product, soft to the touch, warm and...

The yarn fair is ending!!!! Well yes, the yarn fair will end on Sunday 16 June and with it, the unmissable discounts on our cashmere yarns and fine yarns will also end. But don't worry, if you haven't visited the Yarn Fair yet, you still have time! Click here to see...

The Yarn Fair begins today Tuesday 7 May 2024 on our website: https://florencecashmereyarn.com/en/product-category/yarn-fair/ You will find many super-fine fine yarns, but above all you will find, in this category, many pure cashmere yarns at a price you have never...

Paraffin (also called "wax") is applied during the winding of the yarns and allows greater slippage of the yarn during knitting machine processing and therefore makes the yarn easier to work and avoids breakages so as not to compromise the success of the stain...

All textile fibers show, to varying degrees, the tendency to absorb humidity from the environment in which they are found. The determination of the moisture content of textile fibers constitutes a parameter of prevalent commercial importance. Wool fibre, for example,...

Sport yarn: Very common, generally made of combed wool of different thicknesses. It is used for resistant products such as scarves, socks, gloves, caps, sweaters, sports sweaters and jackets. Mohair yarn: It is produced from the angora goat. The garments made with...

Twisted cotton: 4 ply, heavily twisted, wide variety of colors, with many shades, size 5; It is used for shawls, blouses, dresses, bedspreads, curtains and trimmings. Cotton mixed with metallic thread: 4 strands plus a lamé thread, available in white and many colours,...

The mouliné yarn brings with it the essence of chromatic harmony, intertwining two threads of different colors to create a unique and fascinating effect. It's a versatile and creative option for anyone looking to add depth and variety to their knitting or crochet...

Button yarn, also known as small button yarn, is a versatile and unique material used for knits and fabrics, particularly known for its distinctive weave that incorporates small buttons into the yarn itself. This particular structure adds not only a decorative...

Spinning begins with sorting and washing the fiber. Then the fibers are opened and beaten to free them from dust and impurities. The fine and long fibers are intended for the creation of combed yarns and transformed into a ribbon called tops: the fibers are first...

As everyone knows by now, we buy and sell stock yarns. Most of the time they are cones of about 1 kg, but we sell a cone of about 500 g. When we divide a cone in two we cannot put the original label on both because of course we only have one, so on the other cone we...

Most textile fibers have a rather dull natural colour, but finished fabrics should come in a range of attractive colours. Until about a century ago, the dyes used in the textile industry were only of vegetable origin, but since 1856, when William Henry Perkin prepared...