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Burnish
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The beauty of bamboo-based Burnish is that it drapes and shines like silk but is more durable, less expensive, machine washable, and 100% vegan. We love that it manifests the refinement and grace of silk without requiring animal products or precious care! Burnish is essentially a rayon, a fiber created by chemically breaking down plant materials (bamboo, in this case) into a pulp, which is then extruded into fibers and spun into a fingering to sport-weight yarn. Although we no longer sell this yarn, we do have great Burnish substitutes. Check out our yarns with similar gauge and fiber!
Content: 100% rayon from bamboo
Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Length: 339 yards (310 meters)
Gauge: 5.75-7 stitches per inch, fingering to sport weight yarn
Suggested Knitting Needle: US 2-4 (3-3.5 mm)
Suggested Crochet Hook: C-E (2.75-3.5 mm)
Recommended Care: Machine wash delicate cold + lay flat to dry
More Info: Made in Italy
Burnish is no longer available, but here are some great substitutes!
Burnish substitutes with similar GAUGE:
- Purl Soho Santolina$19.00
- Purl Soho Echo Cashmere$30.00
- Purl Soho Novella$19.00
Burnish substitutes with similar FIBER:
- Purl Soho Santolina$19.00
- Purl Soho Cattail Silk$37.00
- Purl Soho Novella$19.00