Lessons in Fiber

Acrylic. Angora. Cashmere. Wool. Polyester.

Each fiber deserves its own sentence for the fact that they do so much on all by themselves.

Sweaters, scarves, stockings, everything replaces old-fashion cotton when they arrive.

Tis' the season to give and get different fibers of ones choice.

All you see in the store these days are men and women not looking at the item of interest but what the item is made of.

Because of the need to stay warm and cozy throughout the fall and winter in most areas in the United Srares, many are trying to keep heat in by investing in wool or cashemere, a luxury for many except in South Florida where people seem to have money trees serving as ATMs.

I cannot afford teh luxury of caring if my clothes are as soft as modal or as hard as nails but what I did learn this past week is how important it is to know these things.

If I am going to survive my run in retail I have to learn such things like if the liner of a jacket is made of rabbit hair or sheep hair.

I am currently being schooled in fiber fun 101, just in time for the holidays.