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

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A carefully considered blend of British Cheviot combined with FSC and OEKO-TEX certified Soy fibre (Soy fibres originate in China). The Cheviot gives a soft and crisp base whilst the soy adds to the draping qualities, absorbency and dyes well.

DETAILS

Weight: Approx. 2/8 weight 4ply (fingering)
Length: 376m/411yds 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 - SOY

Soy fibres are light and drape well
The fibres are absorbent and breathable which allow them to be comfortable and cool in hot weather
Soy fibres are a fast growing, renewable, natural by-product of food goods, however they do need a large amount of water and often pesticides for successful cultivation, which pose environmental balance questions
Soy fibres are very fine and when spun into a yarn allow dye to cling easily which allows the yarn to hold colour 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

Product options

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.

Yarn details

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.

The potential for wool

Digging deeper

Want to find out more about how you can turn your own raw fleeces into finished products? Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you on your journey.