Lay Flat to Dry—Though acrylic is relatively durable and resistant to abrasion, it may lose its shape or stretch if placed in the dryer. Do acrylic sweaters shrink? Acrylic doesn't shrink so you don't have to worry about your synthetic garments reacting in the same way as those made of...
Acrylic fibers come from acrylonitrile -- a petrochemical -- first made in Germany in the early 1800s. The textile industry defines acrylic as a fiber formed from acrylonitrile into a long-chain artificial polymer. When woven together to make fabric, acrylic fibers create a material with characte...
and no one has that kind of money to spend on their crafting projects. This is especially true if you have a large project requiring many different-colored skeins or many skeins of the same color. But we still want ourbaby blanketsandcomfy sweatersandwinter ...
This yarn is available in colors from subdued to bright and natural to multi-colored. There are shades to fit every taste and project. Fun, bright yarn colors make great, durable kids' crocheted or knitted sweaters. Neutral or natural colors, such as browns and grays, can be used to make...