An increasing number of brands continue to remove traditional fur from their collections. Faux fur made from Merino wool presents a natural, biodegradable and renewable alternative to animal hide and synthetics.
它的機能原理
羊毛皮草
羊毛仿皮草的布料，採用美麗諾羊毛紗線以創新針織方法織造而成，經過裁剪和刷毛處理，可複制傳統的皮草或羊毛皮毛的外觀。使用單面針織的織法，在布料的一面創造毛圈後，將之剪開再刷毛將紗線刷開，以營造仿皮草的效果。由於羊毛與真正的皮草很相似，是一種理想的替代品，且可選用絲光美麗諾羊毛紗線，以營造額外的奢華感。
Using Merino wool as faux fur maximises the fibre’s natural benefits. Garments created with wool faux fur have the added natural benefits of thermoregulation, breathability, odour resistance and the peace of mind that the fabric comes with a less impactful environmental solution than synthetic faux fur or real fur.
A number of methods can be used to create wool pile fabrics, for example weft knitting, warp knitting, weaving and tufting. Weft knitting techniques that incorporate the pile using inlay knitting, terry/plush knitting or sliver-knitting are the most common methods used to create pile fabrics. Some examples of wool faux fur fabrics include:
WOOL FAUX FUR FABRICS
Fleece fabric
A generally light-weight fabric characterised by a relatively short pile that is normally produced by including a yarn in the inlay or terry/plush structure which is later raised to form the pile. The term ‘polar fleece’ is often used.
Sherpa fabric
Similar to a fleece fabric but is generally heavier and the pile is restricted to one side of the fabric. Sherpa fabrics are made from terry or plush structures but can also be made using sliver-knit technology.
Shearling
A garment made from the pelt of a shearling sheep or a lamb who was not shorn; the skin is tanned with the wool still on it. A wool ‘shearling fleece’ is a (usually) knitted product with a pile height designed to look like genuine shearling.
Product Applications
Wool Faux fur and its variants can be engineered for a wide range of applications from apparel to
footwear and accessories and interiors including bedding, furniture and soft furnishings.
Apparel Applications
As an increasing number of brands adopt more sustainable design as well as eliminating real fur from their ranges, wool faux fur has become a solution to innovate with natural fibres and natural fur alternatives. Wool faux fur is suitable for a diverse array of applications in apparel from mid-layers to outerwear, linings and embellishments.
Accessories Applications
With emerging innovative technologies for wool pile fabric knitting, dyeing and finishing, wool faux fur fabrics are widely used in making a variety of accessories such as caps, hats, mittens, personal wraps, bags and more, for warmth, comfort and fashion.
Footwear Applications
Sliver-knit pile fabrics with similar constructions to wool faux fur (albeit normally with shorter pile) are also used in footwear for indoor, such as slippers, and outdoor footwear.
Interiors Applications
Beyond rugs and upholstery, wool plays an increasingly large role in the home. From pillows to blankets, patterned rugs and more, wool faux fur fabrics can achieve luxurious softness and cosy ambience. Research, manufacturing developments and design
innovation has led to wool faux fur use in products as far ranging as bedding, artworks and decorative objects. With its luxurious finish and inherent natural benefits, wool is the natural choice for any interior.
Contact the Woolmark Technical Team for more information.
