An increasing number of brands continue to remove traditional fur from their collections. Merino wool presents a natural alternative to animal hide and synthetics.
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메리노울을 사용해 혁신적으로 직조한 울 인조 퍼 소재는 전통적인 퍼 또는 시어링한 양털 같은 모습과 느낌을 모방하기 위해 브러시 과정을거칩니다. 저지 니팅 방식으로 직물의 한쪽에 고리 구조를 만든 후 잘라내어 위로 돌출된 쪽을 솔질하고 펴서 인조 퍼 효과를 냅니다. 울은 실제로 다른 동물성 섬유와 유사하며 머서리화 가공된 메리노울 실을 사용하면 럭셔리함을 더할 수 있습니다.
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
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.