Maurice Brassard

Tencel™ 8/2 (Lyocell)

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"Lyocell" is a machine washable Tencel™ yarn by Maurice Brassard of Quebec, Canada.

Tencel™ yarn, also known as Lyocell is a cellulose based fibre made from wood pulp. It has a smooth, soft silky texture and is absorbent, breathable with excellent drape. A good eco-conscious alternative to regular yarns. Machine washable.

Specifications:

Yarn weight:	8/2
Material:	100% Tencel™ (Brand name Lyocell)
Cone:	227 grams (1/2 lb)
Length:	1536 metres (1680 yards)
Wraps per inch:	Approx 36
Sett - plain weave:	Approx 16 - 20 epi
Sett - twill:	Approx 20 - 24 epi

About wraps per inch & setts...

The wpi and epi numbers above are approximate and a guide to help you only. There really is no substitute for doing your own sampling to achieve the fabric you want.

What do yarn weight numbers mean?

In simple terms, the lower the first number, the thicker one ply of yarn is. The second number denotes how many plies the yarn has. So a 10/2 yarn and a 3/2 yarn both have 2 plies, but the 3/2 yarn is much thicker than the 10/2 yarn.

Useful weaving calculators...

There are lots of weaving calculators on the internet including these from Janet Dawson which including a weaving project calculator, denting, reed substitution & average sett.