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Natural fibres
Natural fibres are biodegradable — they break down in nature and release nutrients back into the
soil. In this way, these fibres are inherently circular as they have a natural place in the carbon cycle.
Animal hair
Traceability:
Country and region
Our preferred sources for animal hair fibre (wool, cashmere, angora, mohair) moving forward are those
certified by Textile Exchange Standards, such as RWS (Responsible Wool Standard). This is certified to yarn
level; however the woven fabric is not RWS certified. As part of our push towards RWS at yarn level, we are
progressing to full certification across the range, with almost 50% already certified and the remainder
expected to transition by the end of 2024.
Wool is the most common animal fibre used in the fashion and textile industry. It9s natural, breathable and
has good insulation and thermo-regulating properties. It reacts to changes in the body temperature to
keep the wearer warmer when it is cold, and cooler when it is warm. Wool is also odour and wrinkle
resistant, which means that woollen clothing doesn9t need to be washed as often as other fibre types,
therefore saving water and energy.
A sheep produces a new fleece every year, making it naturally renewable. Mulesing is a banned criteria for
any new yarn introduction and we have a commitment to phase out remaining mulesing stock. Animal
fibres, such as wool, can be recycled, generally through a mechanical process that recovers the fibres,
which can then be re-used in new yarn or utilised in industrial products.
Responsible Wool Standard. This means we will have full transparency of where the wool fibre originated,
as well as RWS being the industry benchmark driving improvement in animal welfare protection, land
health preservation and social welfare.
Animal welfare protection – This covers the FIVE FREEDOMS of animal welfare such as freedom from
hunger, discomfort, and distress.
Land health preservation – RWS farms use progressive methods of land management, protecting soil
health, biodiversity, and native species.
Social welfare – Ensuring that workers health, safety and working conditions are compliant.
https://textileexchange.org/responsible-wool-standard/
Wool 2/48’s. Our most popular wool range is available in a beautiful palette of 28 shades, popular
with both interior and fashion clientele. RWS cert.
Wool Boucle The latest new yarn introduction is a heavily looped wool boucle available in its
natural shade. When used in conjunction with our other stocked yarns it creates an eye-catching
random texture. RWS cert.
Mohair Our Responsible Mohair Standard yarn is available in 17 solid and stamp colours, consisting
of 67% Responsible Super Kid Mohair (RMS Certified), 28% GRS Recycled Nylon and 5% Wool.
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