Material
Our signature yarn is made exclusively for us at an Italian spinning mill using mulesing-free, 100% pure new wool sourced from Corriedale sheep in Patagonia and Uruguay. Corriedales were first bred in New Zealand 150 years ago when Scottish sheep farmer James Little deliberately bred Merino and Lincoln sheep to create a more robust and all-purpose animal that produces high quality long-fibred wool. The wool is carefully cleansed and worsted to remove broken and short fibres. We then give it an extra spin to create a denser, more durable yarn that is far less likely to pill. Finally, the yarn is dyed at our spinning mill in northern Italy using a reactive dye that meets the highest European environmental standards.
Our indigo yarn is fibre-dyed using natural indigo leaves harvested in France and India that are then combined with selected herbs. After dyeing, the fibres are worsted to remove broken and short fibres. The yarn is then spun onto cones, ready for knitting. We’ve partnered with the only dye house in the world that has a Woolmark certificate for their herb-dyeing process.
We use organic cotton sourced and spun in Turkey, then twist it into our signature yarn in Northern Italy. This specific organic cotton has longer fibres and is hard spun, which makes our finished garments extra durable and adds a unique, dry hand feel.Our yarn is dyed using a reactive dyeing process, which also takes place in Northern Italy. This process uses less water and allows the colour to bond better to the cotton fibres, ensuring a high colour fastness.Our cotton garments are knitted into shape, then linked together just as we do with our wool pieces. No cutting or sewing is required. Finally, we add bar tacks for extra reinforcement.
