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Apr 22, 2008
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Pima Tencel by Cascade, made in Peru 
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The most incredible blend on the yarn market: silky and soft Pima Tencel is an intimate blend of Peruvian Pima Cotton and Tencel (Lyocell). It looks luxuriously and feels like Cotton - Silk blend but costs 50% less, drapes amazingly, durable and very pleasant to the skin. Tencel, Viscose or Rayon is often called "fake silks" (they are all made of wood pulp). All seasons yarn.
* Pima Cotton is a fine, long staple cotton (premium grade cotton), originally derived by crossing American and Egyptian species. It is named for Pima County in Arizona.
Yarn Code: CY822
FIBRE: 50% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 50% Tencel
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted
TENSION: 5 sts = 1"
NEEDLES: 4 - 4.5 mm (US No.6-7)
LENGTH: approx. 99 m / 109 yds
SKEIN WEIGHT: 50g
PRICE: CA$5.99
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Irene & Mr.Sheep Knitwear:
♦ [Men's Pima Cotton Vest] * will be available in our knitwear boutique in July-August
In inventory: 499 Dark Grey, 4084 Spring Leaf Green, 1693 Lavender Blue, 7013 Teal
Garment Care: hand wash with lavender wash, dry flat pulling the garment into correct shape.
499, Dark Grey
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4084, Spring Leaf Green
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1693, Lavender Blue
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7013, Teal
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* What is Tencel? Lyocell is a fibre made from wood pulp cellulose as well as Viscose and Rayon. It was first manufactured in 1988 by Courtaulds Fibres UK at their pilot plant S25. The only current manufacturer in the United States is Lenzing Inc, who market it under the trademarked brand name Tencel.
Lenzing Fibers Inc.