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by Galeanda on July 11th, 2008
There are many alternate ways for fabric manufacturers to make yarns thick or thin and weave them into a fabric. Just go to a fabric store and you'll find lots of them.
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I'm looking for something that'll provide warmth. Not just any fabric. Do you know any?
by Silver Scorp on July 13th, 2008
Well, wool is special in that it stays warm even when wet, but you might be able to find warmth on some of the fleeces, especially the Berber ones, and real fleece, not the copycat ones, as the real ones don't pile like the copycat ones, though the fabric and clothes form authentic fleece cost more. And these fleeces come in different thicknesses or values, even to ones that are polar rated and wind resistant.
by Galeanda on July 14th, 2008
Aren't fleeces also animal products? I am looking for a vegan alternative.
by Silver Scorp on July 16th, 2008
No, fleece is a product that is mainly made from the plastic from recycled pop bottles. It has nothing to do with animal anything. YOu said you were looking for a vegan alternative. The fabric is called polar fleece or just fleece. The best and original fleece is made by Malden Mills.
According to wiki:
Advantages of fleece are that it is:
* Soft and comfortable to wear.
* Very warm and provides warmth without weighing a lot.
* Hydrophobic, holding less than 1% of its weight in water when fully soaked and simultaneously highly breathable. Due to this, water vapor from perspiration passes through readily and little is held within the fleece. This makes it a good choice for physical activities where sweating is likely to occur.
* Seen by some as being environmentally friendly as it can be made from recycled plastic PET bottles.
* Machine washable and dries quickly. Specific washing instructions include cold or cool water (no more than 30-40°C), line-dry, and do not iron.
* A good alternative for those who are allergic or sensitive to wool.
* Dries very quickly and retains much of its insulation capability even when it is wet, because of its hydrophobic properties.
by Galeanda on July 17th, 2008