70% Cheviot & 30% Nettle 4ply yarn 1kg Cone

from £69.00

A carefully considered blend of British Cheviot combined with FSC and OEKO-TEX certified Nettle fibre (Nettle fibres originate in China). The Cheviot gives a soft and crisp base whilst the nettle adds tensile strength and a slight sheen.

DETAILS

Weight: Approx. 2/8 weight 4ply (fingering)
Length: 389m/425yds per 100g

FLEECE & NATURAL FIBRES

Our North Country Cheviot fleeces come from Maria and John's own Lake District flock and the Heatherlea Cheviots from George and Sabrina Ross who are crofters in the Highlands.

NATURAL FIBRES - NETTLE

Nettle fibres are hollow which allows them to trap air inside, this increases the fibres breathability and allows the fibres to feel cool in Summer and warm in Winter.
Nettle fibres have a high tensile strength partly due to their long smooth staple length, this smoothness also attributes to the nettle fibres not taking dyes well, thus when blended with wool creates a slight mottled effect when colour is added.
Nettles have a long history of being used in textiles. Due to the plants long roots they grow in many varied climates and grounds. fibres are light and drape well

PROCESSING

Fleece scoured in the UK
Processed into yarn in Italy

For this yarn we worked with a highly regarded Italian spinner to push the boundaries of Cheviot wool use, re-introducing the wonders of quality British wool to a European audience, and benefitting from their immense knowledge of fine yarn spinning. The mill shares our regenerative business values.

AFTER CARE

Hand wash only - we recommend a wool wash
Air dry flat to keep shape

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Fully traceable, breed specific wool

We believe in the inherent value and potential of British wool. We believe by offering our knowledge generously we can help to build bespoke yarn and fleece projects that fulfil the needs of different brands and support their individual journey, that helps us to continue to build an ethical system that connects a community of like-minded people.

Coming soon

Experimenting with blends

We have been working on creating a library of yarns that pushes the boundaries of how we can utilise British wool for different end yarn types.

Experimenting with natural plant fibres and exciting breed blends, more information coming soon.

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What we offer

We facilitate a range of options to optimise your use of British wool - from off the shelf yarns, to a fully bespoke yarn design service, we help you to connect with fully traceable British yarn and wool products.

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