If you really want to know about properties and care of various fabrics, get a college textiles textbook. It will have all the technical details. You could look for a used one on alibris or abebooks. You don't need the most current, up-to-date book, because you are looking for natural fiber info, which hasn't changed much. Try a college library if you don't want to buy.
Kim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kahlara Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] abuse of fabrics (aka care and washing) question Can someone point me in the right direction for info/resources on best washing methods fof various natural fabrics, especially linen and wool. I know that many of my off the rack 'modern' clothes specify dry cleaning, but if I were to wash my linen and wool yardage first (cool water of course), would that make the finished garment washable by the same method as well without too much risk of shrinkage? It would be so much simpler. Thanks, Annette M --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
