Does CP soap continue to cure if wrapped in cotton fabric?

[sasha_88]

Hello all,
Do you think CP soap will continue to cure if wrapped in 100% cotton? I'm in a situation where I have only 3 weeks to cure my soaps before wrapping them, then probably around 2 more weeks before giving them for use. I know at 3 weeks soap is not at its mildest and that is why I am concerned. I've been searching how to speed up curing time - water discount, dehumidifier, fan, but there is nothing I can do regarding the Ph.
I will appreciate your advice!

P.S. Olive oil is 25%.

 

[lsg]

I don't think that you can speed up the cure to mildness. You can use a sodium lactate or water discount to get a harder bar.

 

[snappyllama]

I think you'll be okay so long at your cotton wrapping will allow the bar to breathe. I've wrapped mine in paper around then, and they definitely continued to cure while wrapped up.

 

[cmzaha]

Yes they will continue to cure although probably at a slight slower rate. You may find your wrapping loosens up with the drying and curing time, which is why I shrink wrap. When the shrink wrap loosens I just have to hit them with the heat gun to tighten them up

 

[sasha_88]

Thank you for the advice, it was very helpful