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The yarn is made from 100% hemp. Yes, yes, exactly hemp. Did you know that this herb has high therapeutic and prophylactic properties?
It is capable of maintaining normal heat exchange in the human body: in winter it is not cold in products made from it, and in summer it is not hot. Porous hemp fiber almost completely blocks ultraviolet radiation, which is so destructive to our skin. There are no toxic chemicals in plant materials, making it hypoallergenic, does not cause skin irritation and has a tonic effect on the body.
Properties of microfiber yarn
A special production technology allowed microfiber yarn to acquire the properties of natural fibers, while maintaining the key advantages of synthetic material. The main advantages of microfiber:
- softness - clothes made from this yarn are very comfortable to wear and pleasant to the touch;
- hygroscopicity - knitted items made from such material have excellent hygienic properties;
- light weight - clothes made from microfibers are much lighter than products made from natural materials;
- light fastness – microfiber items do not lose their color brightness even after numerous washes;
- good paintability - this material can have a rich palette of shades;
- versatility - the yarn is suitable for both knitting and crocheting.
This is interesting.
Microfiber is considered a completely sterile material because it does not emit any odors and does not provoke allergic reactions.
What kind of thread is microfiber?
Microfiber is often included in a skein of yarn. There is no need to be afraid of her presence. It is safe: it practically does not cause allergic reactions and has excellent breathability . In addition, it is able to transfer its positive qualities to other components present in the composition. They become more durable and wear-resistant.
Composition and properties
This is an artificial material obtained in laboratory conditions by combining polyester fibers (80% of the composition) and polyamide (20% or less). The first material acts as the core of the villi, the second is the outer layer, but the layer is uneven and has cavities. This results in good breathability of microfiber products.
Microfiber yarn is a phenomenal synthetic!
Many needlewomen are, to put it mildly, prejudiced against synthetic yarn. It seems that microfiber should not be popular either; the composition of this yarn is 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, that is, synthetics in its pure form. However, microfiber is a very popular yarn today; new original works using this ultra-fine yarn are constantly appearing on the Internet.
"Ultra-thin"
- said not for the sake of words. The birthplace of microfiber is Japan, where, in the middle of the twentieth century, they managed to create a fiber ten times thinner than natural silk fiber, thirty times thinner than cotton, forty times thinner than natural wool and one hundred times thinner than human hair, and besides, it triangular cross-section!
Through the efforts of Japanese scientists, chemists and engineers, an amazing material has been created, like microfiber yarn (by the way, you can buy it in our online store, the choice is huge!) which bears little resemblance to classic synthetic materials. Thanks to the thin cross-section of the fibers, it is very hygroscopic and, unlike other polymers, it is velvety, perfectly absorbs moisture, while the yarn remains dry to the touch. For the same reason, microfiber yarn is much lighter not only than yarn made from natural materials, but also its synthetic “sisters”.
Because microfiber is synthetic, it is often associated with acrylic, but these are two completely different materials. Therefore, if the packaging says “microfiber-acrylic yarn,” this means that you have in your hands a mixed yarn, with thin microfiber fibers and bulky acrylic fibers, in a certain percentage. And not “100% microfiber acrylic yarn,” as some needlewomen write on blogs.
Microfiber perfectly absorbs not only moisture, but also various fats and oils, and can absorb an amount of liquid seven times the weight of the product itself. Both fabric and microfiber yarn have these properties. Our needlewomen actively use the properties of moisture and grease absorption. Among them, various knitted napkins, tablecloths and microfiber towels are now in great fashion. Not standard fabric ones, but knitted and decorated with great taste, with logos, exclusive inscriptions and even plot drawings. Sometimes such products look like real art panels. Which, importantly, do not shed, do not fade in the sun and do not “shrink”. As for knitted clothes, during its manufacture sometimes one significant
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made of microfiber fiber, which can be considered a continuation of its advantages. A product made from microfiber yarn will not hold its shape, fitting smoothly to the body. And textured patterns from microfiber yarn are unlikely to be obtained. Its polymer fibers are not flexible, but elastic, so they constantly strive to straighten.
This drawback still does not prevent many needlewomen from using microfiber for knitting clothes, especially summer models, they just approach the choice of the models and styles themselves more carefully. Preference is given to those that consist primarily of linen - tunics, ponchos.
A couple of useful tips:
• Before starting work, it is better to rewind the thread onto paper rolls, for example, toilet paper cassettes. This can not only prevent unwinding, but also eliminate fragments with defective threads. Where the thread breaks, you should finish winding and move on to the next roll. This way, while knitting, you will be able to see when the thread runs out.
• Microfiber thread tends to split at the ends. Therefore, knots should be made at the edge of the thread, and the split ends should be cut off.
Hemp fiber
- very close in appearance and properties to flax fiber.
Modern hemp yarn is durable, soft, and easy to care for. Products made from it can be washed in a machine; they do not shrink, stretch, or fall off.
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What is microfiber yarn?
MICROFIBER
Microfiber yarn is an ultra-fine synthetic thread that is produced from polyamide and polyester using a technology of pressing molten polymers through narrow holes. The fibers of this yarn are very light. To determine their weight, a weight unit of one denier is used - a length-to-weight ratio in which a nine-kilometer-long thread weighs only one gram. The thickness of microfiber is one six hundredth of a millimeter, which is two times thinner than natural silk thread and 100 times thinner than human hair.
The first attempts to produce ultra-thin fiber were made back in the 1950s; for some time these developments were carried out even under the heading “secret”. But industrial production of microfiber began only 20 years later in Japan, and it became widespread in the 1990s. The name “microfiber” itself comes from the technology of manufacturing ultra-thin fibers, whose diameter is only 0.06 millimeters. Just 1 pound (that's 453 grams) of microfiber fiber is enough to wrap the globe around the equator more than 10 times. Microfiber fibers are produced by carrying out certain technological processes of lamination of artificial (cellulose acetate, viscose, etc.), natural (cotton) or synthetic (polyamide, polypropylene, polyester, etc.) fibers.
Today, polyester microfiber is used to produce a diverse range of non-woven and woven fabrics for various uses - they are used to make cleaning products for home cleaning, sew clothes, and even produce industrial filters. Microfiber yarn is great for home knitting.
The finest microfiber threads have a triangular cross-section, which indicates its increased hygroscopicity and good heat-insulating properties. Items knitted from microfiber do not fade, do not stretch or shrink, and do not become covered with pills. In addition, they are light, hold their shape well, are soft, pleasant to the touch, silky, and perfectly absorb moisture while remaining dry. They are cool in summer and warm in winter. Products made from microfiber yarn last a long time, do not cause allergies and are easy to care for.
Microfiber yarn is perfectly dyed in a wide variety of rich colors, which is an additional advantage for needlewomen who prefer spectacular and bright things. Another undoubted advantage is that today you can buy pure microfiber in stores, or a variety of blended yarns with the addition of cotton, wool, acrylic and other fibers.
But
The age-old problem with the accumulation of static electricity in synthetic fibers, alas, has not gone away.
Our tips will allow you to use acrylic microfiber blankets, bedspreads and clothing without unpleasant electric shocks.
- Increase indoor humidity.
In winter, in apartments with central heating, the air humidity is much lower than what is comfortable for humans, animals, and plants - 40%. The best solution is a humidifier. But if it is not there, and you need to quickly remove static, you can spray the microfiber with water.
- Treat the blanket with an antistatic agent.
- Machine wash microfiber items on the synthetic cycle with a cloth to remove electricity. You don't have to use conditioner, but use vinegar when rinsing.
As you can see, static electricity is not a reason to refuse microfiber blankets.
What is knitted from microfiber
Knitting uses both 100% yarn and blends with various additives that significantly improve the quality of microfibers. The material is used both in creating self-sufficient knitted products and in their finishing. Thanks to the beautiful texture, microfiber threads look most advantageous in the front and back surfaces, as well as in openwork weave patterns. Craftswomen who work with crochet and knitting can make stunning summer dresses, tops, and beachwear from this yarn.
Sweaters and jackets made from microfibers will be no less beautiful.
Advice.
Products made from such material often stretch during wear, so before work it is recommended to knit a small sample, wash and dry. Based on the result, you can calculate the correct number of loops required for the initial set.
Microfiber
The creation of microfiber took place in the 70s of the last century, at a time when scientists were developing analogues of natural materials and trying to prove their viability. Looking ahead a little, we will say that this was not possible everywhere, but this is not necessary everywhere. For example, many, despite the obvious advantages, do not accept synthetics in bedding.
Microfiber was born in Japan. Scientists Toyohiko Hikota and Miyoshi Okamoto invented a method for splitting polyester threads and created on this basis a unique fabric with the following advantages:
- Hypoallergenic;
- Retained heat well;
- Wrinkle resistance;
- Softness;
- Excellent absorbency (and at the same time - poor air permeability);
- Does not absorb odors;
- Has a pronounced antifungal effect.
Microfiber was quite thick and was used to make clothing and cleaning items. The latter was facilitated not only by good absorbency, but also by the fact that synthetic fibers accumulate electricity well, which means that rags collect dust better than ordinary ones.
More than 10 years later, in 1990, microfiber with a finer pile was introduced in Sweden, even more delicate, soft and fluffy. Since that time, microfiber has firmly entered the life of modern man.
The material is constantly being improved and developed, and now, in addition to polyester, microfiber can also contain cotton, viscose and even bamboo.
It is made from:
- Clothes for adults, children and newborns;
- Blankets, curtains, bedspreads;
- Cleaning materials;
- Covers and upholstery for furniture and much more.
