Posts

Showing posts from March, 2026

Week 10: Construction and Fiber Content

Image
Wool Carpets  Masland wool carpets are made with high-quality wool, often using 100% wool from places like New Zealand. Some products also include wool blends, but many focus on natural fibers. They offer different construction types like loop pile, cut pile, and cut-and-loop, as well as hand-loomed carpets. This gives their carpets a variety of textures and patterns while still feeling durable and high-end. Fabrica wool carpets are more detailed and design-focused. They offer both 100% wool carpets and blends that may include fibers like nylon or polyester. Their construction includes loop pile, woven styles, and hand-loomed options, which helps create more patterns and texture. Overall, Fabrica carpets focus on style while still using quality wool materials. Nature’s Carpet uses 100% natural wool, usually from New Zealand, and focuses on being environmentally friendly. They do not use synthetic fibers and instead use natural materials like jute backing and natural latex. Their ca...

Week 9: Fiber to Yarn / Fabric

Image
  The process of turning raw fleece into yarn is detailed and takes time, but each step is important to create a high-quality product. It starts with shearing, where the fiber is removed from animals like alpacas or sheep. After that, the fleece is carefully cleaned by hand in a step called skirting. This removes dirt, plant material, and any parts that are not useful. Once cleaned, the fiber is sorted by type, color, and quality. The length and thickness are checked to make sure it will work well for the final product. Next, the fiber is washed using warm water and a special soap to remove oils and dirt. This step can take longer for sheep’s wool because it contains more natural grease. After washing, the fiber is dried and then fluffed in a machine to separate the strands. This makes it easier to work with in later steps. A special machine also removes rough hairs and leftover debris so the fiber feels soft and comfortable. The cleaned fiber then goes through a carding machine, w...