Pineapple Fiber Top - Spinning Fiber
Pineapple Fiber Top - Spinning Fiber
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Harvested from the leaves of Pineapples! This biodegradable cellulose fiber is super strong and lustrous. It has a long staple length and a natural cool touch.
While the pineapple plant, belonging to the family bromliaceae, is primarily farmed for its fruit, the leaves of a pineapple plant contain approximately 3% of strong, silky, naturally white fibers. These long fibers can be extracted from the leaves either by retting or mechanical means. First cultivated for this purpose in the Philippines and called Pina, the cloth woven out of this fiber was once in wide demand. However, when cheaper cotton flooded the market, international interest in this fiber dwindled.
Now, it is making a comeback! The environmentally mindful are interested in taking waste pineapple plant parts and using them to more widely manufacture into fiber and fabric. The pineapple fiber has a very long staple and behaves similarly to silk and flax. If you're having a hard time spinning the roving try carding this fiber on hand cards, in order to open up the fibers and make a spinnable puni/rolag. If you'd like to spin the roving as is, practice drafting with a longer distance from your drafting triangle. The resulting yarn will be strong and lustrous, suitable for next to skin wear! Rest assured this fiber will soften with wear and wash. If you wish to dye this fiber, use a cellulose dye such as our selections of Procion MX reactive dye.
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Most in-stock orders ship within one business day from our Spokane, WA shop, and you'll get tracking as soon as yours is on the way. If an item is a special order or backordered, it says so right above the Add to Cart button.
Many of our products are beginner-friendly, and the product description says so.
Our kits and bundles are another easy start, since they come with the materials and instructions for a first project.
Each fiber has its own feel and function. Merino is super soft and great for next-to-skin wear. BFL (Bluefaced Leicester) is strong, with a lovely luster. Need help deciding? Reach out! We’re happy to help.
For Yarn, check your pattern's yardage requirements. A standard pair of socks usually takes 100g of fingering weight, while a hat takes about 100g of worsted.For Spinning Fiber, a standard 4oz braid will generally make a pair of socks or a hat. For larger garments like sweaters, you will likely need 1.5 to 2 lbs of fiber.Still unsure? Send us your project details! We are happy to do the math for you to ensure you don't run short.
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Yes. Our project kits and beginner bundles come with the materials, tools, and instructions, so you don't have to guess what to buy.