Yarns & Fibres

Advice into action
A textile truly starts with fibres and yarns – they create the look, the handle, the texture and the colour to give any fabric a unique look and personality.

 

I am highly sought by medium to large yarn spinners who use my knowledge of yarns and fibres together with my in-depth manufacturing expertise of different yarn types.

 

I am trusted and recognised for being ‘out there’ in the market both locally and globally and being well informed about relevant trends and emerging tastes. Commercially, I am able to make recommendations regarding cost and final yarn construction with, if necessary, the technology associated with special finishes.

The full extent
My experience covers in-depth knowledge of fibres and yarn manufacturing:

 

  • I am experienced in developing various yarn types including woollen, worsted, Donegal, roving, boucle, chenille, brushed, tape and handpainted
     
  • I am able to make recommendations for end-uses regarding yarn counts and fibre blends for apparel weaving, upholstery, hand-knitting and machine knitting
     
  • I understand fully that fibre blends and yarn twists offer endless creative possibilities, notwithstanding price engineering, including naturals, natural/manmade mixes, mélange colours, knopped and flecked yarns, chines and twists, painted or printed etc.
     
  • I am experienced in the development of yarn shade cards, colour layouts, design and graphics, sample swatches and presentation display panels for trade shows
     
  • I can offer advice on the correct balance of ‘yarn strings’ with colours which can then be developed so they co-ordinate and work together perfectly, making life easier for the development of woven colourways
     
  • As I attend many yarn trade shows through the year, I am happy to source yarns for textile or fashion clients for a variety of end-uses

 

And of course, I am to be seen at most of the key international yarn fairs and trade shows:
 

I am trusted and recognised for being ‘out there’ in the market both locally and globally and being well informed about relevant trends and emerging tastes.