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the ethical treatment of workers. This yarn is available in its natural shade and has a beautiful soft
handle, creating interesting slubbed textures.
For further information on GOTS please follow this link: The Standard - GOTS (global-standard.org)
Linen/flax
Traceability: Country and region
Made from fibres that are sourced from the stems of flax plants, linen is three times stronger than cotton.
Both linen and flax are derived from the flax plant but generally linen is spun from the longer fibres.
Progress has been made in this area too, with testing underway and expected to complete by the end of
2024, by which time we expect to have transitioned to fully certified stock.
Man Made Fibres
Man-made Fibres - Regenerated cellulose
Fibres derived from natural polymers are biodegradable— they break down in nature and release nutrients
back into the soil.
Viscose/rayon
All our pure (unblended) rayon and viscose is FSC Certificated and Canopy Hot Button Evaluated.
Viscose flax blend
In 2023 we started to evaluate our blended fibres such as our popular viscose/flax blend. This is
popular with furnishing manufacturers due to its strength, slub character and subtle lustre. This
yarn provides a robust, natural alternative to synthetics for higher performance and higher abrasion
fabrics for interiors. The viscose element of this yarn is Canopy certified.
Man-made Fibres - Synthetics and microfibres
Oil-based synthetic fibre production carries a significant environmental cost, the fibres do not biodegrade
and are responsible for micro-plastics. However, their performance properties are unrivalled which
extends the life of fabrics and may reduce consumption.
Polyester and Recycled Polyester
Our aim is to phase out the use of virgin polyester where possible and opt for recycled alternatives.
Our certified recycled polyester weft range accounts for 10% of current consumption and yarn
availability. We have set a goal to achieve 100% by the end of 2025.
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