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10/2 BANANA CLOTH / Hisui (tea)

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10/2 BANANA CLOTH

Naturally dyed banana stem cotton

Why not try knitting with unusual materials?

BANANA CLOTH is made from threads made from banana stems that would otherwise be discarded.

A textile manufacturer based in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, that has been producing Banshu weaving for 80 years.

Herb Fabric, a dyeing technology developed by Toban Senko Co., Ltd.,

We had it dyed in ITORICOT's original colors!

This time I dyed it with tea!

Green tea has antibacterial properties, making it the perfect spring/summer item.

BANANA CLOTH About

The fiber is extracted from the huge amount of banana stems that are discarded every year, amounting to 1 billion tons.

This yarn is made from a cotton blend.

Bananas are attracting attention as the third fiber after cotton and hemp.

It will also create new jobs for farmers.

It is not only environmentally friendly but also people-friendly.

Herb Fabric
Fabric that blends gently with nature

Natural dyes with beautiful colors extracted from the flowers, leaves, bark, and fruits of plants.

This is a hybrid dyeing method that combines environmentally friendly dyes .

Rather than dyeing the yarn all at once, it is dyed in three steps to allow the plant dye to settle at the end.

The natural dyeing process is very careful and time-consuming, and the colors do not fade.

The simple, rich colors make you feel the power of nature up close.

tea

Contains natural green tea extract and catechin

Tea catechins are said to have antibacterial properties and to have deodorizing and anti-odor properties (such as preventing putrid odors and ammonia odors).

Product Overview


Product name: 10/2 BANANA CLOTH

Composition: 70% cotton / 30% banana fiber

Thickness: Extra thin

Knitting needle size: 0 to 2

Crochet hook size: lace needle ~ 2/0

Approximate length: 100g = approx. 850m

*As this product is dyed with natural dyes, there may be some color unevenness.

※part There may be some loose hair from the original yarn attached to the yarn.

*Former color name: Mint


Pickup available at ITORICOT STORE!

Usually ready in 2-4 days

10/2 BANANA CLOTH / Hisui (tea)

10/2 BANANA CLOTH / Hisui (tea)

100g

浅草橋1-9-12

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

111-0053
東京都 台東区 浅草橋1-9-12
浅草橋駅前ビル 3F
Japan

+81358295793

10/2 BANANA CLOTH / Hisui (tea)
10/2 BANANA CLOTH / Hisui (tea) Sale price$17.00Tax included.

Recommended needle size from the number

Be sure to knit a swatch and adjust it, as it will vary depending on the tightness of your own hands and the length of the material's fur.
Thickness Name Number Length (m) Needle size mm Crochet hook size
Super Thick Less than 1/1 Under 100 Size 7 and up 0 or more 10/0 or higher
Extra Thick 1/1-1/2 100–200 Size 10 to 15 5.1 - 6.6 8/0 - 10/0
Average 1/2 to 1/3 200–300 Size 7 to 10 4.2 - 5.1 5/0 - 7/0
Gota 1/2.5 to 1/4 250-400 Size 4 to 7 3.3 - 4.2 4/0 - 5/0
Medium Fine 1/3.5 to 1/5 350–500 No. 2 to No. 4 2.7 - 3.3 2/0 - 4/0
Combined 1/4.8 to 1/8 480–800 No. 1 to No. 3 2.4 - 3.0 1/0 - 3/0
Ultra-fine 1/8 - 1/12 800~1200 Size 0 to 2 2.1 - 2.7 Lace needles ~2/0
Ultra-fine 1/13 or more Under 1300 No. 0 2.1 or less Lace Needles

The key to knitting with industrial yarns!

The second stitch is sweeter! ...Knit loose and fluffy!

Industrial yarns are waxed to make them easier to knit with machines, and they are designed to be washed at the end of the process, so they may have oil or solvents on them.
By washing at the appropriate temperature, dirt is removed and the fibers become fluffy, so the key is to knit a bit loosely (softly).

Be sure to knit a swatch for testing!

Since wool and similar fibers tend to shrink, it's important to knit a swatch and calculate the shrinkage rate.
For items with longer fibers, gently pressing them while washing will enhance the texture.

How to wash industrial yarns at home

1

Iron

First, the finishing iron and steam are applied to the stitch.

2

Pre-washing

Soak in hot water (no detergent) for about 15 minutes at 40°C or less

3

Washing

(detergent wash, neutral detergent Emaar, etc.) Wash as desired, or if you want to fluff out the yarn, wash it with a leftover cloth or other material and rub it to make it fluffier.

4

Rinsing

Change the hot water and rinse until the water is clean.

5

Finishing touches

Use fabric softener if desired. Use of fabric softener will further improve the texture.

6

Dehydration

If using a washing machine, place in a net for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Light towel drying is also acceptable.

7

Dryness

We recommend drying flat in the shade.

8

Steam iron

Organize shapes and stitch nicely.