None of the small processors in the US use this method of getting rid of vegetation. We (they) scour using detergents that you would use on your laundry. Some use biodegradable chemicals designed especially for the wool industry.
Only the very large textiles mills use the sulphuric acid and then it is used after the fabric has been woven. The two large scouring facilities in the US use biodegradable chemicals or good old fashioned lye. Gail White > I just wanted to say that one of the reasons people have allergic > reactions to processed wool is that some of the processers use sulfuric acid to > break down vm and any other nastys in the wool. This harsh chemical is not > completely washed out hence itching and irritaiton to your skin. To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
