LEARN ABOUT FIBRE TYPES

Fibres that make up the composition of the fabric.

ANGORA
A type of yarn for knitwear using hair collected from a rabbit. We do not use Angora as we cannot guarantee no animal cruelty in production.
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:24 AM
MOHAIR
A type of yarn for knitwear using hair collected from a goat. We do not use this as it sheds long bits of fluff and we cannot guarantee animal welfare.
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:39 AM
CASHMERE
Cashmere is a luxury fibre obtained from the soft fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat. The cashmere we use is from accredited sources with high animal we...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:25 AM
COTTON
Cotton is a natural fibre that grows in the seed pod of the cotton plant. Available in a wide range of qualities and thicknesses. Cotton is a strong fabric ...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:26 AM
ELASTANE / LYCRA / SPANDEX
An unbranded type of Lycra yarn - synthetic elastic polyurethane fibre or fabric used to give a great stretch and recovery (i.e. it goes back to its origina...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:28 AM
LAMBSWOOL
Soft and gentle wool fibres obtained from lambs when they are seven or eight months old - the first clipping from the animal.
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:28 AM
LINEN
A fabric made from linen fibres obtained from inside the woody stem of the flax plant. Linen fibres are much stronger and more lustrous than cotton. Linen f...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:29 AM
NYLON / POLYAMIDE
This man-made fibre is very strong and is resistant to both abrasion and damage from many chemicals. It is elastic, easy to wash and is quite lustrous. It r...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:42 AM
POLYESTER
Polyester is a manufactured fibre that wasn’t seen before the early 1950s. It is an extremely resilient fibre that is smooth, crisp and particularly springy...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:42 AM
SILK
Silk is obtained from cocoons of certain species of caterpillars. It is soft and has a brilliant sheen. It is one of the finest textiles and is very strong ...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:42 AM