Bonded wool - what is it?

[treadlightly]

Is anyone familiar with the term 'bonded wool'?

I've seen it described as wool bonded with another fabric, like microfleece, or a waterproof membrane, but I wonder if it is not also a term to describe the processing of wool to make it more dense, maybe like boiled wool?

Any help much appreciated.

 

[Ichneumon]

I quote from this page: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bonded

Textiles. made of two layers of the same fabric or of a fabric and a lining material attached to each other by a chemical process or adhesive: bonded wool.

ATB

Paul

 

[Toddy]

It's really just a double fabric made of two different materials glued together.
It allows for fine fabrics to have stiffening fitted that doesn't alter the appearance or leave stitching marks.
Fine wool suiting for instance or silk for the bodices of some wedding gowns.

I think technically some fleece fabrics are now 'bonded' and that bonding creates a total windstop layer.

You can make your own using the sprinkle on fabric glue......it looks like salt crystals and the heat of an iron will melt it and make the layers stick together. Needs care not to get lumps of glue in between the layers though.

Boiled wool usually refers to something knitted and felted. Makes it easier to create a 3D shape

cheers,
Toddy

 

[DavidJT]

I have a couple of bonded wool tops. One has a breathable membrane, but the main advantage for me is all the benefits of wool, but with a smooth, skin friendly inner face.

 

[treadlightly]

Thanks for the info. I asked because I was looking at a swannie gilet that was advertised as both 100 per cent wool and bonded wool. Now I realise it is unlikely to be both unless two layers of wool were bonded together!

 

[Toddy]

Well, y'know, it might well be that; a heavier hardwearing 'outdoor' wool and a finer, softer lining wool.
In fact, I'm pretty sure some of the swanni types are just that because I bought a length of the very fine, very soft, charcoal grey lining wool and was told that it was a swanni bolt end.

I've got four metres if you want a shot at diy

cheers,
M

 

[treadlightly]

Could be two layers of wool then...

Thanks for the offer Mary but my 'skills' aren't up to it. One day!!