Cashmere and merino: The best winter materials
Cold, wet, grey - autumn is here! If you're not careful, you'll catch the first cold of the season. Maybe because you're still clinging too much to the summer and going out with little socks and without a jacket or scarf. However, the cold and the shorter days also bring a good thing: the possibility of wrapping yourself in beautiful fabrics that are more or less reserved for winter and bring comfort, flexibility and warmth! But now back to our sheep. These wonderful characteristics can be found in these sheep, goats and even trees! Huh?
Merino wool, cashmere and viscose are the focus of our winter accessories collection: caps, scarves and socks become your best friends to defy the cold with all elegance! But to be on the safe side, don't forget your handkerchiefs.
NATURAL? SOFT? WARM? - THE BEST MATERIAL FOR WINTER
THE WARMEST - MERINO WOOL
Whether summer heat or icy cold, Merino sheep adapt their fur to the seasons. That's why their wool is truly certified by nature and not by any laboratory! The extremely fine fibres of merino wool are three times finer than those of other sheep, making it a real cold shield in winter. Insulating and comfortable on the skin, this wool also regulates temperature and wicks away moisture. For this reason it is particularly popular for winter clothing and accessories!
THE SOFTEST - CASHMERE
The cashmere goat, which is also called Tibet goat due to its geographical origin, prefers to graze on highland meadows just like the merino sheep. The cashmere goat is mainly found in Asia and especially in Inner Mongolia. In order to survive the hard winters there, the cashmere goat doubles its fur with dense, long hair. In spring, they are traditionally brushed out and then processed into unusually soft clothing and accessories, which have enjoyed great popularity in Europe since the beginning of the 19th century!
THE MOST ECOLOGICAL - VISCOSE
Obtained from wood cellulose, viscose is an artificial material of natural origin. Also, called "vegetable silk" because it is similar to the last one - resistant, soft, very comfortable to wear - this fibre absorbs colours well and gives them a silky shine. Since viscose is obtained by chemical treatment of cellulose, a process developed in 1884 by the French Count Hilaire de Chardonnet, this material is a bit controversial because it is not ecological if environmental or social standards are not respected!
THE WINTER ACCESSORIES - WARM FROM HEAD TO TOE
MERINO WOOL AND CASHMERE HATS
Our manufacturer, is a family business located in Florence, which has specialized in knitted clothing and accessories for almost a century. With this historical know-how, passed down from generation to generation, and our ten years of experience as a workshop of elegance, we have designed this hat collection. 90% merino wool, 10% cashmere in five different colours.
MERINO WOOL SCARVES
Our collection of autumn-winter scarves was woven in Biella, Italy, the "city of wool". In our studio in Paris we have designed 16 different models to accompany you through the cool season. Made from 100% merino wool, our scarves are more or less thick, plain or patterned: houndstooth, glenchek, herringbone... That's all from us, now it's up to you to make a decision!
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CASHMERE SOCKS
Our cashmere socks were made near Milan in Italy. Our manufacturer, a family business, produces only small quantities, thus guaranteeing the impeccable quality of our products and an environmentally conscious manufacturing process. Consisting of 30% cashmere and 50% viscose, our socks are available in 8 different colors, from plain to colorful. Choose quickly and give your feet the comfort they deserve!
With all this you are ready to beat the cold!