Plus, sometimes a chemical used in a particular colour formula is removed from the list of chemicals allowed to be used for dyeing (usually because it is discovered to be carcinogenic). Change the formula, and you get a slightly different colour.
There was a big change-over many years ago when these regulations were first enacted - I remember many colour changes in DMC embroidery threads and Appleton’s crewel yarns. Adele West Vancouver, BC (west coast of Canada) > I think, if I remember correctly from the talk Brenda referred to, that the > main purpose for the thread being produced is for use in clothing > manufacture, so the colours available at any time are mostly dictated by the > fashion industry. Our use, and that of quilters and machine embroiderers, is > a secondary opportunity for sales of the threads. > > Jane Partridge > > ________________________________________ > From: Devon... > > Now I have obtained adjacent shades 710, 712 and 714 in Cotona. So, it would > be interesting to know what drives the decision of what shades the company > chooses to offer as their 120 shade line at various different times and how > often they change it. Is it related to the Pantone color card? - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
