Strangely enough the ONLY time i work with man made threads, is now on
my
loom , i have to WEAVE WEARING GlOVES ,,,,,
I cannot handle commercial mohair, yet I have an angora goat and can
handle him, shear him, and spin his fleece with no problem. My
conclusion is that it is something (sizing?) that is put on the mohair
as it is commercially prepared - though I cannot wear a commercial
mohair sweater even after washing! Occasionally I get a lot of requests
for mohair shawls and end up (with great regret) doing a warp. I hate
it and can only weave for a few minutes a day without swelling up like
a balloon with hives all over my face and arms .... sigh.
I have also found that I cannot go into a fabric store anymore and
touch things. I also get hives. If I buy a fabric it comes straight
home and into the washer before I deal with it.
Nadine
Nadine Chounet
Painted Knoll Farm
New Hampton, NH
Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets
Fleeces and rovings also available
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