Article Info

Article Title
Blending for Drape: Prep or ply
Author
Michael Kelson
Issue date
Autumn 2023
Issue number
42
Issue topic
Drape
Description
This article explores whether a yarn will reap the draping benefits of silk if the blending is accomplished via plying (singles of different fibers blended together) or if the fiber itself needs to be blended before spinning and plying. Fibers used are red Eri silk and 23-micron Merino. Various options are tested and knit swatches are compared.
Article topic list
silk, Merino, blending, drape