Alternative Fibers, 2nd Installment

Its everywhere. Its on your table, its in your soft drinks, its in your fuel, and now you can wear it. It is corn. Yes, corn. Southwest Trading Company’s A-MAIZEing yarn now brings you this new fiber to drape over your shoulders, and drape it does! This ribbon-esque yarn falls loosely and coolly, making it perfect for a summer tank or a light wrap.



But how? What part of the corn, you might ask, is in this product? Well, its not the husks, as many might believe, nor is it the stringy bits between the husks and the ear. Corn fiber is made from a mash of the corn starch which is then pulled into long strands which are then blended, plied, or organized however the manufacturer sees fit. The resulting product has a surprising amount of body and strength, while maintaining a lightweight feel.

The next time you stop by Springwater, come check out this new product, and support your national corn growers ;-) You too will be A-MAIZE-d.