Comments on: Chicken Feathers!

By: LaVerne Kemp

LaVerne Kemp — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:59:40 +0000

Back in the 80′s there used to be yarn with the chicken feathers spun into the yarn and it was gorgeous, Im a weaver and I used it in my coats and ponchos and never had any complaints. If anyone knows where I might find this yarn please let me know , I used to buy it from England for about 20.00 a skein and it came in natural or dyed

Thanks

By: Sarah Irani

Sarah Irani — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:27:29 +0000

Another uncommon – but deliciously soft and strong – textile is that made of nettles. Check out what Savage Designs is doing with it. http://www.ecosalon.com/savage-designs-takes-the-sting-out-of-nettles/

By: Kathy Greenfield

Kathy Greenfield — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:02:08 +0000

At first glance, I wasn’t too keen on the idea of chicken feather fabric. Chicken feathers are scratchy and unappealing. Still, after reading the story the idea sounds intriguing: less landfill fodder, a light-weight fabric with the properties of wool. I think it would be a hard sell, though, without some clever marketing and a catchy name.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:32:26 +0000

That’s cool, but I wonder if people like me with feather allergies will be unable to use the fibers… still, a creative solution to a currently wasted product.

By: Elly D

Elly D — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:00:40 +0000

This is incredible info. I would like to see the finished product.
Goodby, tar and feathers routine. Hello new CHICK CLOTHING.
Elly D.