What kind of yarn is 'paper' listed in the knit material section?
Cotton and wool are familiar, but when paper is included in the composition ratio, it is difficult to imagine what kind of clothing it is. Before deciding whether to buy it or not, one wants to know what this yarn is first.
The paper listed in Moia knits refers to Hanji yarn, that is, paper yarn, and is used as a yarn blended and woven with cotton.
The paper in the composition ratio literally means yarn that came from paper. It is called Hanji yarn when traditional Korean paper (Hanji) is cut very thinly, twisted into yarn, and then woven together with other fibers like cotton.
It is easy to understand if you look at how this yarn is used in two knits from Moia. The ivory of halter knit (ivory) is woven with a ratio of 70 cotton and 30 paper[1]. The navy of paper v knit (navy) is a V-neck using yarn blended with Hanji yarn, featuring a relaxed silhouette that falls without clinging to the body[2]. The pale khaki of the same paper v knit (pale khaki) comes in only one size, O/S, so it is offered in a single option without the need to choose dimensions[3].
Generally, Hanji yarn is lightweight, breathes well, and tends to fall with a slightly crisp texture rather than being smooth, making it frequently used in summer knits. However, because it is a yarn that came from paper, soaking it in water for a long time or wringing it out can easily damage its shape, so the commonly recommended method is to hand wash lightly with a neutral detergent and lay it flat to dry. The specific washing instructions provided by Moia for these two garments have not been confirmed yet, so it is safer to check the care label attached to the product first when actually purchasing.
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