Maine Yarn and Fiber Supply is the only locally owned yarn shop in Bangor, and owner Jodi Clayton says business ticks up in ...

Since natural fibers are less durable than synthetics ... Spinning alpaca wool into yarn takes a specific kind of technology, and it can break apart more easily than merino, making it less ...

Opinion column written by Patrice Horner] ‘Commodities amid the climate emergency’ was the focus of the Global Commodities ...

The specialty here is fine, ecofriendly fibers, like cotton from Peruvian line Inca and wool from family-owned Brown Sheep. Shoppers will find a range of natural yarns, from hand-dyed, metallic ...

Cotton, linen, silk, wool, cashmere, and burlap are all examples of natural fabrics. Nearly 100 years ago, chemists invented new polymers that could be formed into fibers, yarns, and fabrics. These ...

Despite its name, the Woolgathering carries much besides wool: There are cotton, cashmere, and other natural-fiber yarns from well-known brands like Prism, Rowan, and Classic Elite. Needlepoint ...

Making a natural fiber like wool into something useful like a sweater involves a lot of steps. We might be familiar with shearing the sheep, spinning the wool into yarn, or knitting and weaving ...

The designer's popular Lindal sweater uses yarn manufactured in White River Junction. Go behind the scenes of this "Stuck in ...