ProECO® Merino Wool Interlock Fabric 285 GSM (W-220)

Info

• 100% Free of PFOS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals & BPA; Free from phthalates: contains no DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DnOP. Read Blog Article

• Our premium Made in the USA double-sided Merino wool interlock is luxuriously soft & silky, with a smooth finish.

• We use only use the best source for the lush wool fibers—the finest Merino sheep raised in the Rocky Mountain States.

• This fabric is scoured at high temperatures to remove any dirt and defects so it’s completely pure and clean.

• CPSIA certified, meeting stringent standards by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead and phthalates.

• Meet the Wearing apparel flammability requirements for Class 1 textiles per 16 CFR Part 1610 under the Flammable Fabrics Act. Class 1 textiles exhibit normal flammability and are acceptable for use in clothing and apparel

• Natural wicking to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter.

• Perfect for high-end apparel.

Specs

Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Manufacturer: AKAS Tex

Fabric Content: A proprietary blend of merino wool fibers engineered for high performance
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Fabric Weight: 285 GSM / 8.4 ounces per square yard

Fabric Width: 30" - 32" tubular (60" - 64" when cut open) / 76 cm - 81 cm tubular (152 cm - 162 cm when cut open)

Fabric Thickness: 0.035 inch +/- 10%

Approx. Shrinkage (Length): 10%
Approx. Shrinkage (Width): 5%

Important Note about Shrinkage
All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.

Approx. Stretch (Length): 10%
Approx. Stretch (Width): 30%

UPF Rating: 50+
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Important Note about UPF Ratings:
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) a fabric allows to reach your skin. For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 % of the sun’s rays and allows 2% (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your exposure risk significantly. A UPF 30 fabric blocks 97% of UV rays and allows roughly 3% of UV transmission. UPF 15 indicates that the fabric blocks roughly 93% of UV rays and allows about 7% of available UV radiation to pass through.

UPF 10 to 30 = Fair Protection
UPF 30 to 50 = Good Protection
UPS 50+ = Excellent Protection

Quantity Information: Quantity = number of continuous yards., Orders of more than 10 yards may ship in more than 1 piece. If you would like a continuous piece, please leave a comment & we will try to accommodate your request., Seconds quality material may not ship in completed lengths. They may be in several cut pieces not less than 18" or so.

Care

Care Instructions: Hand wash, Lay flat to dry, No Fabric softener, No Bleach, No Chlorine
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Important Note about Shrinkage All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.

An Important Note about Potential Impurities in Wool Fibers from Chargeurs Wool USA:
"Some of the new wool fabrics may contain impurities in the form of orange fibers and black hair. The orange color is from the polypropylene that can be present as a result of the hay bale ties that farmers use to tie up the wool fibers. The Black hair in domestic wool is common in all US wools and ability to cut these out is limited. Unfortunately all the above are features of the domestic wool clip and can be found in wools of all origins. We are taking care to ensure future lots have as little of the impurities."
- Jim Hiers