It is manufactured to mimic its natural fiber cousins, such as wool or cotton, at a lower cost and higher quantity.

To be closer to customers, much of the industry has moved from Australia, Europe and the USA to China.

Rovings are produced during the process of making spun yarn from wool fleece, or other fibres.

This chunky knitting yarn is made from a superb blend of 50% Merino Wool and 50% Polyester Silk.

Hand Spun Yarn is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic fibres are drawn out and twisted together to form yarn.

Noil is short and is used to add softness and a luxurious feel to woollen cloths or used in spinning or roving projects.

Cashmere wool is wonderfully soft and strong - but be gentle with your precious knitted garments.

Woolen (American English) or woollen (Commonwealth English) is a type of yarn made from carded wool.

Textile materials that are produced using yarns with effects find applications in normal and high fashion clothing.

While their names are similar, Angora fiber is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora rabbit.

Tweed is a rough, woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture, resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven.