Re: Acrylic Fibers

[Deb Harowitz - Scarlet Zebra]

If weaving with acrylic fibers, it is best used in the weft as it is so 
stretchy. If you just have to use it in the warp, keep the warp tension 
looser than you would for a natural fiber and use a light beat. Then, 
when you take it off the loom and it "springs" back into shape, it won't 
be woven too tight. You will have to sample to get a good tension/beat 
combination.
Next, if you wet finish by throwing it in the washer and dryer, remember 
that heat will make acrylic "grow" and stretch.

Personally, I'd use it in knitting or pass it on to a knitter. I freely 
admit I'm an acrylic prude and overly opinionated so take all this with 
a grain of salt  ;o)

Deborah

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