Swan of Lanas Stop

It is a wicking wool wick stamped with silk ideal for thick jersey. Swan of Lanas Stop is a wicking wool printed with bright colors and silk ideal for thick jersey. The wool is a natural fiber that is obtained from goats (goat and, mainly, sheep), and other animals such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas or rabbits, through a process called shearing. It is used in the textile industry to make products such as bags, blankets, gloves, socks, ...

The composition of Swan of Stop wool is:

Virgin wool 24% Acrylic 56% Viscose 18% Polyamide 2% Wool products are mostly used in cold areas because their use keeps body heat; This is due to the nature of the fiber of the material. Viscose is a viscous organic liquid used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane. Rayon itself, in Europe, was called viscose. Cellulose, from wood or cotton fibers, is treated with sodium hydroxide, and then mixed with carbon disulfide to form cellulose xanthate, which is then dissolved in more sodium hydroxide. The resulting viscose is extruded in an acid bath either through a cellophane slot, or through a small hole to make rayon (sometimes called viscose). The acid converts the viscose back into cellulose.

The characteristics of Swan of Stop wool are:

Each ball contains 100 grams of weight and about 75 meters of breadth. It is possible to work with 6 - 7 knitting needles or with 6 crochet hooks. To knit a long-sleeved sweater, size 40, you need 5 balls. To make a square of 10 x 10 cm, using 4 mm needles, you will have to mount 11 points and work 16 laps. It is recommended to wash your woven garments by hand with their delicate fiber. This thread is suitable for ironing up to 110ºC. It is not recommended to iron this wool.Swan Lanas Stop stamped with wool roving ideal for thick silk jersey