Dye-Lishus® 5/3 Cotton Yarn

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Dye-Lishus® cotton is undyed cotton that has been pre-treated to modify the cellulose so that it attracts and holds dyes without the use of extra chemicals. It is pre-scoured and behaves as if pre-mordanted.

The cotton is treated in the fiber form before being spun or woven. The cellulose structure is changed so that it behaves as if scoured and mordanted in preparation for dyeing before it goes to the mill; there is no chemical added to the fiber and it is Oekotex certifiable. Woven side by side with untreated cotton, the Dye-Lishus® cotton yarn will accept the dye and the untreated cotton may stay white or may take on a pale tint, depending on the dye and the concentration. Using it with untreated cotton allows the development of woven patterns.

• 50% organic cotton / 50% Dye-Lishus® cotton
• Approx. 1 lb. cones, Approx. 1400 yards per pound
• 18 wraps per inch
• Use in a rigid heddle loom with either 8 or 10 dent reed
• Dyes great with acid dyes, fiber reactive dyes, natural dyes, and iDye
• Great for weaving, but can be used for knitting as well.