Hi June I had the same problem with an angora/cotton roving I had purchased. It sat in storage and was too matted to spin by the time I got around to it (this can be awhile these days :) No evidence of mites I even had a processor re card it, and within a couple of weeks it was matted again. I'm going to use it for stuffing! Also want to see what kind of felted product I get, but doubt the cotton will be an asset there. I had purchased it after making a yarn that was 1 ply cotton and 1 ply angora - I really liked the mix, but won't buy it blended again! Susan in Maine http://www.elegantknitter.com
Does anyone know the mechanism behind angora felting during storage? I purchased some lovely batts prepared on a PG Supercard, 60/40 Merino/Angora. They sat in storage (batts were folded and rolled) for about 6 months in a clean, dry plastic bag. When I began spinning them this week, I found they had felted somewhat. One end of each batt was more felted than the other, but I did not think to remember which end was closer to the outside (touching the bag). The batts literally were undisturbed the entire time in storage, so I'm doubtful that any felting could have occurred from mechanical movement, eg, rubbing on the plastic while being moved from bin to bin. I've heard of this happening before, but I guess I hadn't quite believed it. I have never had storage-felting with wool, silk, alpaca... What causes it? Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
