Handpicked superfine wool from the softest sheep in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Woolmark certified, each raw fibre lot can be traced back to the farm that produced it, ensuring greater quality control.

A premium fibre, we chose this Merino wool for its softness, comfort and strength. Naturally breathable and odour resistant, it is natural, renewable and biodegradable.

The skin of Merino sheep tends to be wrinkly and the sheep are subject to the risk of being “struck” by flies (known as “flystrike”) which deposit larvae in warm damp areas of wool and skin. The maggots which develop from larvae then proceed to eat the flesh of the sheep. If not treated, this can lead to a sheep’s death.

Mulesing is the word used to describe the surgical removal of loose folds of skin from the breach area of merino sheep. Because it is a controversial practice which can cause pain, (and anaesthetic isn’t always administered) we have chosen to source mulesing-free wool. 

We manufacture our jumpers in a small factory in Portugal, near Porto which complies with best practice and sustainable principles. 

We produce in limited quantities to ensure both quality and to avoid excess waste. 

As part of the manufacturing process, as we knit in a fully fashioned way and finish by hand, we have very little yarn wastage. Any yarn that does not make it into a jumper is recycled by our factory. 

Our jumpers are folded with recycled tissue paper and placed in un-dyed, organic cotton storage bags ready for shipping in cardboard boxes by road to the UK.

We use organic cotton brand, care and size labels printed using an Oeko-Tex certified ink. Our tags are hand-tied in the UK using a 100% natural cotton cord. 

From our factory to our Devon-based solar panelled distribution hub, to the customer, we ship our jumpers in our un-dyed 100% organic cotton drawstring bags. These bags are reusable, plastic free and printed in Sheffield in the UK at a SEDEX certified manufacturer.

We work with a lovely printing house in Hampshire in the UK and always print using 100% post-consumer FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified recycled paper. This includes everything from our tags to washing instructions included with every purchase. The manufacturing process of our card uses less energy and water and emits fewer CO2 emissions than the standard production of virgin fibre paper. 

We’re just at the start of our journey. Our HQ is based in a small studio in our Founder Rachel’s garden. Made from sustainable Cedar wood with a green living roof, this Studio is our first HQ where we design every jumper.