In this episode we’ll unpack the nuance of one of the greatest barriers to sustainability of small batch yarn, wool scouring. We’ll share the 4 essential requirements for scouring, discuss fermented suint, reveal 3 types of scouring baths we use at our mill and also pro-tips on how to tell whether you’ve washed your wool effectively.
Highlights

Lydia tells the story of her first time washing a fleece [2:36]
Four essential requirements for scouring wool [11:50]

Choosing a vessel [12:52]
Hot Water [15:08]
Soap & pH [19:30]
Extraction [24:55]


A few cautions for the home scouring setup [28:10]
Fermented Suint Method or Cold Wash [32:34]
Three type of scouring baths we use at the Abundant Earth Fiber Mill [37:15]
Picking as part of the scouring process [40:12]
Three tips to tell if you got all the grease out of your fleece [45:18]

Links

Unicorn Power Scour
pH Meter and Test Strips
DIY Natural Laundry Soap
Laundry Alternative Spin Dryer
Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook — More than 200 Fibers from Animal to Spun Yarn
Field Guide to Fleece — Compact reference of 100 sheep breeds and how to use their fibers
Lavender Essential Oil — Whidbey Island grown and processed
Purchase Raw Fiber from AEF!

Wenslydale
Coopworth
Romney
Targhee




Wool Scouring Videos — Coming Soon!

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