Natural Yarns V Recycled Acrylic: Why Nature Knows Best

Byraffyandbee

In the world of knitting and crafting, the choice of yarn plays a crucial role in the quality, feel, and sustainability of your projects. While recycled acrylic yarn has gained popularity as an eco-friendly option, natural yarns remain a superior choice for many reasons. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of natural yarns…

Choosing Heat and Fire-Resistant Yarns: A Comparison of Natural Yarns and Synthetic Yarns

Byraffyandbee

We all know that there are 2 main types of yarn, synthetic yarns and natural yarns. But did you know that there are big differences between them both? This blog post is going to look at just one difference – how heat and fire resistant they are. In today’s textile industry, there is a growing…

The Nose Knows – Why does Acrylic yarn smell?

Byraffyandbee

Have you noticed that with Acrylic yarn, there is a smell that comes off it? Sometimes when it is wet, but more often than not it is just there. I used to use Acrylic yarn. But when I went into my stash, it had a smell about it. I don’t store my yarns in plastic…

Unknotting the mystery of natural yarns and eco-friendly yarns – are they the same?

Byraffyandbee

Natural yarns and eco-friendly yarns are increasingly popular in the world of textiles and crafting. With a growing awareness of the impact of consumerism on the environment, many individuals are seeking out more sustainable and environmentally-friendly options. As a result, we use the terms “natural yarns” and “eco-friendly yarns” a lot. However, are these two…