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Apr 18, 2008
Stretch Yarns
Spandex fiber is manufactured in USA by DuPont&trade, and called Lycra. It was invented in 1959 by DuPont chemist Joseph Shivers. Lycra has excellent stretch and recovery properties (it can be stretched over 500% without breaking), can be stretched repeatedly and still recover it's original length. It is more durable than rabber, soft, smooth and supple. Even more: it is resistant to body oils, perspiration, lotions or detergents, has no static or pilling problems. Spandex produced in Europe is called Elastane.
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FIXATION,
stretch cotton by CascadeFIBRE: 98.3% Cotton, 1.7% Spandex (Lycra) YARN WEIGHT: Light Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 29 sts / 12 rows NEEDLES: 4 - 4.25 mm (US No.6) HOOK: 1.75 mm, tension: 25 sts / 40 rows LENGTH: approx. 90 m /100 yards (relaxed), 168 m /186 yards (spandex) BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Brazil 
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POINT PRINT, stretch cotton by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex (Elastane) YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 22 sts / 24 rows NEEDLES: 4 - 4.5 mm (US No.6-7) LENGTH: approx.110 m / 123 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * machine wash | made in Italy
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SILK by Lang FIBRE: 98% Silk, 2% Polyester-Elité YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 22 sts / 28 rows NEEDLES: 4.25 - 4.5 mm (US No.7) LENGTH: approx. 78 m / 83 yds HANK WEIGHT: 25g * hand wash | made in Italy
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MERINO 70 by Lang * awaiting arrival in July FIBRE: 98% Merino extra fine, 2% Elité YARN WEIGHT: Aran TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 14 sts / 22 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 6 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 70 m / 78 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy
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