Fibras de los hilos
Qué tacto tiene cada fibra, cómo cuidarla y qué hilos comparar.
- Fibras
- 14
- Familias
- 3
Los clásicos
Lana y fibras animales
Cálidas, elásticas y transpirables: la base de la mayoría de las prendas de punto.
Wool
109 hilosWarm, elastic and forgiving — the classic knitting fibre
- Warm when damp
- Elastic
- Can felt
Merino
95 hilosFine, soft wool that is comfortable next to the skin
- Soft on skin
- Often machine washable
- Great stitch definition
Alpaca
52 hilosSilky, drapey and warmer than wool
- Very warm
- Drapey
- Soft halo
Silk
19 hilosLustre, drape and strength
- Lustrous
- Drapey
- Strong
Mohair
18 hilosAiry halo, lustre and strength from the Angora goat
- Light halo
- Held double
- Lustrous
Cashmere
8 hilosExceptionally soft luxury fibre from cashmere goats
- Ultra soft
- Luxurious
- Delicate
Yak
3 hilosRare down fibre, soft as cashmere
- Very warm
- Soft
- Rare
Fibras vegetales
Frescas, con cuerpo y transpirables: ideales para el verano y los tejidos con caída.
Cotton
95 hilosCool, breathable and washable for summer knits
- Breathable
- Machine washable
- Crisp stitches
Bamboo
18 hilosSilky, cool and soft plant-based yarn
- Silky
- Cool
- Drapey
Linen
11 hilosCrisp, cool flax that softens with every wash
- Cool
- Softens over time
- Very strong
Viscose
1 hilosPlant-based fibre with shine and drape
- Shiny
- Drapey
- Cool
Fibras sintéticas y mezclas
Resistencia, facilidad de cuidado y precios más bajos, a menudo combinadas con fibras naturales.
