Superwash wool yarn is smoother and more lustrous than regular wool yarn. It’s the smooth texture of Superwash yarn that makes it be able to be washed without the fear of turning that precious sweater into a shrunken or otherwise damaged garment.

2025年2月18日 · Learn about superwash wool yarn and discover how it differs from non-superwash wool. We'll talk yarn characteristics, behavior, and more!

2011年1月19日 · Superwash wool is a wool yarn that is machine washable and, therefore, will not felt. Each hair of wool is made up of scales. Felting occurs when these scales bind together. The superwash process prevents the scales from binding in one of two ways. Some superwash wools are given an acid bath that removes its scales.

2017年4月24日 · Simply put, superwash wool is the term for a wool yarn that has been treated to be machine washable. Untreated wool has scales along the fiber shaft (like your own hair) that rub together and “snag” or bind together causing felting.

2024年8月7日 · Superwash is now a generic term applied to shrink-proofed wool that has been treated with the “chlorine-Hercosett” process. The superwash treatment is the final step before wool is shipped off to the spinning mill, after it has been …

2022年10月12日 · Superwash wool refers to yarn that has been treated so that it can be washed in the washing machine without shrinking or felting. In this blog post, you will learn about the advantages of superwash wool and get tips on how best to take care of your knit sweaters and crocheted blankets.

2024年4月17日 · Superwash wool is natural wool that has undergone a chemical process to essentially stick these scales down. With the scales stuck down the yarn feels smoother and less prickly and when washed there is heather and agitated there is much less of a chance that the scales will be able to stick together and felt.

2023年6月20日 · When Merino wool is processed to be superwash wool, it strips it of many of its natural properties but remains so soft and lovely to work with. Let’s cover caring for superwash Merino wool and then review some of the common controversies and critiques of this new-age yarn development.

2024年5月6日 · When it comes to choosing the yarn for your next knitting project, one of the decisions you’ll face is whether to use superwash or non-superwash wool. Both options have their own set of advantages and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you make an informed choice based on your specific needs and preferences.

2019年8月14日 · Superwash wool is a special wool product that has been treated or processed in a way that allows it to be machine washable. It's also sometimes referred to as washable wool. Most knitters who are not allergic or sensitive to wool love using that natural fiber for warmth, springiness, and great wearing in garments.