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Fabrics made from soy fiber<\/a> are eco-friendly, and are so soft that some people call it “vegetable cashmere\u2018\u2019 with the following characteristics.<\/p>\n Stronger tensile strength than wool, and has almost the same warmth retention as wool<\/p>\n Soft and drapeable—feels like cashmere<\/p>\n Can be spun into a variety of yarn weights<\/p>\n Takes dyes very well<\/p>\n Same moisture absorption as cotton, but with better moisture transmission than cotton<\/p>\n Comfortable to wear<\/p>\n MAJOR END USES:<\/p>\n Apparel – childrens clothes, T-shirts, travel apparel\/casual sportswear<\/p>\n Bedding – bed sheets, quilt, pillow, blanket<\/p>\n Other – automotive foams, films, packaging<\/p>\n Learn more: http:\/\/www.springtextile.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0Or\u00a0Spring Hometextile video channel:\u00a0www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMCz-yKQMYxA1e2Uscw5PHw<\/u><\/a>\u00a0Also can\u00a0contact<\/u><\/a>\u00a0Tina\u00a0at: sale3@springtextile.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The manufacture of soybean fiber dates back to the 1930s and 40s. In 1938 Ford wore a soybean-blended necktie, which was said to be his favorite 75th birthday present. In that year, a pilot plant for soybean \u201cwool\u201d was built … Continue reading