Three fibres, chosen for different jobs
We use three fibres because they behave differently in wear. The page for each product states which
one it uses and why.
Lambswool
From the first shearing of a young sheep, spun in the Scottish Borders. Softer than adult wool,
springier than cashmere, and the only fibre we use for cables and Fair Isle because it holds a
three-dimensional stitch without collapsing. 5-gauge lambswool is our standard sweater weight.
Cashmere
Grade-A Inner Mongolian cashmere at 15.5 microns with a 36 mm staple. Short fibres make cheap
cashmere; a long staple is what stops a garment pilling after a month. We use it at 12 gauge for
pieces that need to sit under a jacket.
Extra-fine merino
19.5 micron for knitwear and 17.5 micron for base layers. Merino regulates temperature and resists
odour, which is why the base layer can be worn three times between washes and still be the cleanest
thing in the bag.
Alpaca and silk
Baby alpaca blended with 20% mulberry silk, brushed once after knitting. The silk gives a low
sheen and the single brush lifts the fibre without creating the pilling that a second pass causes.
What we do not do
- No blended acrylic to hit a price point.
- No anti-pilling chemical finish — it washes out and leaves the fibre weaker.
- No seasonal colour churn: a colour stays until the yarn batch runs out.
Care
Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral wool detergent, press the water out in a towel, dry flat and
reshape while damp. Never hang a wet knit. Full care notes are on every product page.