We are proud to source all our yarn from two of the finest spinning mills in the world.
Todd & Duncan
“Cashmere goats are usually tended by nomadic cashmere farmers; a typical farmer will often have a flock of 2-300. It’s easy to see why animal welfare, sustainability and traceability are the three pillars of the cashmere industry’s ethical sourcing initiatives.
Working in partnership with our approved de-hairers, we encourage sustainable herding and grazing practices, promote high standards of animal welfare, and work to protect this traditional way of life within nomadic communities.”
Z Hinchcliffe & Sons
“We source natural fibres across the globe with animal welfare highest on our agenda. We work closely with our suppliers as we take the issues of sustainability seriously. We test all of our raw materials before we begin production for a variety of things including length, micron and dark hair content. We cannot ensure superior yarns without the best fibre.
We work closely with our suppliers who we know well in both Australia and China and this enables us to obtain the highest quality raw materials.”
Cashmere
Nothing compares to cashmere made in Scotland. The way it looks, how it feels, scoured and milled using the soft water from our local rivers and the expertise of craftsmen using skills which have been honed over hundreds of years.
Many people are surprised to learn that the Scottish cashmere story starts with goats. Not Scottish goats, but a hardy, mountain-dwelling breed that has adapted to the harsh environments and extreme temperatures of the Gobi Desert.
Our cashmere is sourced from goats from the steppes of China and inner Mongolia where the extreme temperatures of the Gobi Desert can plummet to -35⁰ C meaning the goats develop a uniquely thick coat to survive. This consists of a longer and coarser outer hair and a very fine soft undercoat. These two different fibres are separated by a process called de-hairing. It’s the very fine hair that is used in the spinning of our cashmere yarns.
Lambswool
As the name confirms, lambswool is wool that comes specifically from lambs. But this is only the wool from the first shearing of lambs which are 8 months old or under. The wool taken at this age is the finest, and therefore, the softest wool that the sheep will ever produce.
To explain the difference, the thickness of wool fibres is measured in microns and our core Merino lambswool fibre is between 20 and 21 microns in diameter. Ordinary wool fibre is between 25 and 30 microns, creating a much coarser fibre.
Lambswool is therefore a premium fibre which makes luxurious, long lasting and comfortable garments. Soft to the touch, moisture wicking, hypoallergenic and breathable… the perfect choice for premium knitwear.
Superfine Lambswool
Spun in Scotland, our superfine lambswool is specially cultivated to create the finest and softest of all lambswool.
This produces luxurious, exceptionally soft and durable garments which are prized for their warmth, breathability and comfort.
With a lower micron count of just 18.5 microns, superfine lambswool is significantly softer and is comfortable to wear directly on the skin. It is lightweight yet warm and despite its fine feel, its long fibres ensure that each garment retains its shape and withstands wear.
But superfine lambswool is as versatile as it is soft and can be knitted in a wide range of ply’s or weights. From a chic layering piece to a luxurious shawl jacket, you will enjoy wearing the world’s softest lambswool for many years to come.