Vigogne
The Vigogne , also Germanized Vigone , is a fiber mixture of cotton and sheep's wool originally used as an imitation for the vicuna yarn originating from the vicuna .
In the meantime, fiber blends of cotton and viscose or synthetic fibers were also called Vigogne.
Now Vigogne is mostly used with a proportion of approx. 97% cotton and 3% sheep wool for the production of carded yarn .
Fabrics made of vigoga yarn can be roughened well, are warm and absorbent. They are particularly suitable for winter clothing, work clothing and jerseys .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b individual records of the Vigogne spinning mill Pfyn