SOYSILK

Ecoyarns is proud to be the Australia New Zealand Distributor of SOYSILK Yarns and Fibers. Please use the Contact us page for Wholesale enquiries.

SOYSILK, the trademark name for South West Trading Company’s Soy Fiber, is made from the proteins in Soy – a renewable resource. The fiber is soft like silk yet warm like cashmere. It wicks away moisture and has a soft, gentle drape. It is a plant protein and is completely biodegradable. Interestingly, Henry Ford first thought of the idea of Soy Silk in the 1940s. However, during WW2 the government chose to endorse Rayon and Nylon and it would be decades before Soy fiber came to fruition. Now, this stunning fiber is available from SWTC for spinning, knitting, crochet, and weaving.

PHOENIX and OASIS were the first two yarns in their collection, both 100% Soysilk. Phoenix is a ribbon style knitting in a worsted weight while Oasis is a finer Sport Weight Yarn.Phoenix and Oasis are available in white, natural and a range of dyed colours. Also in Soysilk is INFINITY, a fine 2 ply lace weight yarn available in Natural and White.

KARAOKE
New Colours Available September 2007.
50% Soysilk and 50% wool blend, available in yarns and fiber for spinning. Beautiful colours and a wonderfully soft handle. There are lots of long repeat variegated colours! Great for knitting, felting and crochet.

 
PURE
100% SOYSILK, 100% fabulous!
A rich, elegant color range is highlighted in PURE. Meant to showcase luxury, Pure is expected to be sold as an alternative to traditional silk yarns. Pure is 4 ply, designed in solids with 3 of the yarns to be variegated made by combining 1 thread of each of 4 solids offering gorgeous coordinates for stripes or twin sets. There are 17 elegant colors in this collection. 100% SOYSILK® brand fiber 50g /150m balls Washing – Hand wash warm – DO NOT MACHINE DRY. Dry flat.
Available NOW!

Dont forget SOYcks. Supersoft, thick, warm and wicks moisture away from your feet. Now available in Mens and Womens sizes.
Last but not least, Tofu Bear, SOYnia Bunny and Little Ed are proud to be SOYSILK cuddly toys.

SOYSILK® Facts

What is SOYSILK® fiber?
SOYSILK® brand fiber is made from the residue of soybeans from tofu manufacturing. This process is 100-percent natural and free of any petrochemicals, making it an extremely environmentally friendly product. Soy is a completely renewable resource – coming from the earth and being wholly biodegradable. As early as the 1940s, textile experts dreamed of a fiber made from soy. (In fact, Henry Ford had a suit made of soy as an early prototype.) SOYSILK® brand fiber offers superior moisture absorption and ventilation properties along with beautiful draping, softness and warmth.

What are the benefits of SOYSILK® brand fiber and how does it differ from other fabrics?

SOYSILK® brand fiber contains natural anti-bacterial agents which can restrain the growth of certain types of bacteria and is therefore considered a very sanitary fiber
SOYSILK® brand fiber has the softness and smoothness of cashmere but isn’t hazardous to the environment
SOYSILK® brand fiber is beautiful to look at and has excellent wearability
SOYSILK® brand fiber has the same moisture absorption as cotton but with better moisture transmission, making it more comfortable and sanitary

How is SOYSILK® brand fiber manufactured?
SOYSILK® brand fiber is manufactured using new, cutting edge bioengineering technologies. It is produced by extracting proteins from the residual oils of soybean cake – a liquid “batter” is created and cooked, then the fiber is produced by wet-spinning and stabilized by acetylating, and is then cut into short staples after curling and thermoforming.
What is the washability of SOYSILK® brand fiber?
SOYSILK® brand fiber can be washed in home washing machines and air dried. It is not recommended for commercial/industrial washing machines. In textiles, SOYSILK® fabrics are known to be wrinkle-free and have little to no shrinkage.

How does SOYSILK® brand fiber affect the environment?
SOYSILK® brand fibers are part of the new class of green textiles. Soy fibers provide the environment with a unique “cradle-to-cradle” approach – coming from the earth and being wholly biodegradable. SOYSILK® brand fibers contain no petroleum and all products are manufactured to be eco-friendly.

Who is behind SOYSILK® brand fiber?
SOYSILK® is the registered trademark of South West Trading Company, the nation’s leading provider of SOYSILK® brand environmentally friendly yarns. For more information about SOYSILK® visit the company’s Web site at www.soysilk.com