Irish Frieze

Irish Frieze
IRISH FRIEZE
A heavy felted fabric made in Ireland from very ancient time. It is absolutely impervious to rain and has remarkable durability, and has been used for making the Cotha More (overcoat) for centuries. Wool of the longest and strongest staple is used, which is first dyed, then spun and doubled. After weaving, the fabric is put through the " tucking " process - this is a prolonged washing in a carefully prepared solution, slowly heated up to boiling point and then as slowly cooled again. This felts the fabric to such an extent that it is impossible after cutting the cloth to separate one thread from another. Many imitations made with shoddy and waste yarns are on the market.

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