Animal Fibres & Materials

Cashmere is a natural fibre that can come from a number of different goat breeds. Cashmere production is extremely dependent on environmental factors and fibre quality is impacted by things like temperatures and a goat’s diet. There are different types of cashmere, and considerations for using cashmere include animal welfare, environmental impact and fabric composition (blended fibres, dyes… etc)

Wool that is from sheep that have not been exposed to chemicals like pesticides and are kept in humane and ethical farming conditions.

NATIVA™ is the new reference brand for wool fibres. The NATIVA™ wool comes from the lands in Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, Australia, United States and South Africa. NATIVA™ is the first global wool brand to provide Blockchain traceability from farm to consumer. This transparency in the supply chain, enabled by the NATIVA™ certification and powered by Blockchain, means brands can truly show the journey of their wool.

Peace Silk® is a type of silk that is produced without harming or killing silkworms. The cocoons are collected after the moths have emerged and the silk fibres are spun into yarns using traditional techniques. It is considered a cruelty-free and ethical alternative to conventional silk production.

A natural protein fibre produced by moths. Conventional methods can terminate the moth and cocoon in development; an alternative variation called ‘Ahimsa’ uses methods that do not harm the moth. Since it does not have the harsh dyes included in the conventional silk production method, it is also softer.

Spider silk is a strong and durable fibre that has potential as an alternative to traditional textiles in fashion. Most spider silk used in fashion is actually synthetic, produced through biotechnological methods. It has been used to create high-performance fabrics and clothing with unique properties.

Natural fibre that comes from the fleece of sheep.

Less expensive wool fabric, made of short fibres, that are relatively dense and has soft, fuzzy surface.

Yak wool, also known as “khullu” is soft like cashmere but more durable and warmer. It comes from Yaks that are indigenous to the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and the mountains of Central Asia.