Only the highest quality materials - natural fibers
What is the difference between wool and virgin wool?
The name "virgin wool" is used only when sheared exclusively from live sheep. Thus, the many positive qualities of the material are present. Whereas the designation "wool" can also refer to inferior qualities, such as wool obtained from dead sheep or reused wool. Particularly high-quality qualities are found in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and South America.
How is linen made?
Linen fiber is a natural vegetable fiber from the stems of the flax plant. The longer the fibers the better the quality. For this reason, we use only long fiber linen.
- Origin new wool: New Zealand and Europe
- Origin flax (linen): France
- Yarn manufacturing/spinning virgin wool: Switzerland
- Yarn manufacturing/spinning Linen: Italy
- Yarn dyeing virgin wool and linen: Switzerland
What are the differences between virgin wool and linen?
Virgin Wool | Linen | |
Origin | animal product | herbal product |
Ecology | regrowable | regrowable |
Haptics | warm | cool |
Optic | depending on the shade rather matt | natural shine |
Structure | uniform color image | vivid look & Vintage effect |
High pile | great stability | Pile settles |
Flat pile | Straightens up again. Imprint marks possible. | Remains flat and becomes compact. Hardly any impression marks. |
Burning behavior | flame retardant | More flammable |