FINE AND SOFT
The yarn we use is made from extra fine Merino wool fibers which can be up to 16 microns in diameter, with a sufficient enough fineness to bend on contact with the skin, giving a feeling of extreme softness.
The yarn we use is made from extra fine Merino wool fibers which can be up to 16 microns in diameter, with a sufficient enough fineness to bend on contact with the skin, giving a feeling of extreme softness.
The breathable and absorbent capacity of Merino wool can absorb 33% of its own weight in water without feeling wet to the touch, Ideal for sports clothing.
Merino wool also has the exceptional characteristic of being antibacterial which makes it perfect for outdoor activities even for several days.
Unlike synthetic fibers, Merino wool is a natural yarn, which reacts to changes of body temperature. This allows the wearer to maintain an ideal microclimate warmer in winter and cooler in warmer temperatures.
This is why wool yarn can be worn at any time of the year.
Our extra fine Merino wool with extreme pilling resistance treatment (Total Easy Care) is machine washable at 40°C and suitable for low temperature tumble driers
All our merino is certified no mulesing ensuring maximum respect for the animals.
All our merino wool is certified no mulesing, ensuring maximum respect for animals but not only. We also have yarns with GOTS or ZQ fiber certifications.
The GOTS certification ensures the yarn comes from animals that have not been subjected to mutilation or pesticide treatments. No toxic substances enter the production process from breeding to the spinned yarn.
The ZQ fiber certification attests the provenance from biological farms that are committed to compliance with a disciplinary based on sustainability, ethics and traceability. ZQ fiber farmers undertake not to practice mulesing, to feed the animals with self-produced organic food, not to transport live animals in order to avoid stress as much as possible and to allow them to move freely outdoors without restrictions.
TO PREVENT THE MALTREATMENT OF ANIMALS
Maximum comfort and quality
respecting the environment at all stages of production.
The maximum technicality while respecting the
environment and the animals that supply the wool.
Socially useful and economically sustainable.
Trying to participate in the revival of mountain economic activities, ELBEC has launched a widespread handmade manufacturing project for the knitting of head-bands and climbing hats in Val Pettorina.