The mercerisation process for Merino wool is a process normally applied to wool top or scoured loose wool, creating a ‘cashmere-like’ feel and a ‘silk-like’ appearance, changing the perceived hand feel of the fibre.
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Mérinos mercerisé
La mercerisation de la laine élimine la structure calcaire en surface de la fibre de laine. Elle rend la fibre plus lisse et augmente sa brillance. La deuxième étape consiste à appliquer une très fine couche de polymère de silicone, greffée continuellement sur la surface des fibres.
The application of the silicone polymer brings about significant improvement in the hand feel. Although as a result of the treatment, the actual diameter (micron) of the fibre does not change, the perceived improvement in hand feel is the equivalent of using wool 2 - 3 microns finer.
Contact the Woolmark Technical Team for more information.