This Tencel 8/2 Yarn is dyed in North Carolina and adds a wonderful sheen to any woven or knitted project. Sold on 1- pound cones, it's perfect for any weaving studio. Tencel/Lyocell yarns are machine safe in cold water on gentle cycle or hand wash cycle, and tumble dry on low heat ONLY or should be air dried out of direct sunlight. This yarn is machine safe in cold or cool water on gentle cycle or delicates, and tumble dry on low or air dry out of direct sunlight.