“Color remembers what language forgets.”
CATALOG NO. FR-01: Why Gradual Heat Matters for Protein Fibers
Intro
Protein fibers—wool, silk, alpaca—are living structures. Their bonds remember how they are treated. Sudden heat shocks them; gradual heat preserves them.
Process Study
Commercial cabinets, built for food service, push heat in abrupt jumps. That blunt force flattens wool: felting, uneven uptake, and a harsher hand.
In our studio, we re-engineered the control system. Wires, drills, and adjustments turned a simple thermostat into a ramp-style profile. Temperature rises slowly, step by step, so fibers have time to adapt.
Observation
The result is yarn that feels resilient, looks alive, and carries color with softness and depth.
Curator’s Note
Method: Ramp-style gradual heat profile
Observation: Even uptake, preserved softness, reduced stress