Water Stress

We understand that there is water stress across the globe, and that fashion contributes to this stress. 

We are working to source less water intensive fabrics and processes, and a wonderful example of this is our latest range of baby alpaca scarves that have undyed options.

We continue to explore fabric options for future ranges, whether this takes us back to the past with traditional ways of working or propels us into the future in this dynamic and evolving sector

The variation of natural colours in Alpaca allow for undyed colour options and the low grease content of their fibres allows for less water to be used in the cleaning process than other grazers, resulting in less pollution and less chemical usage.  Alpaca fibres have a grease content as low as 2.8% to 3.9% with sheep grease content being as high as 9.5% to 27%.

Alpacas do not use land or water destined for food production as their natural habitation is 3800 meters above sea level, and this land is not suitable for agriculture and making alpaca more sustainable than vegetable fibres like cotton. 

We continue to explore fabrics options for future ranges, whether this takes us back to the past with traditional ways of working or propels us into the future in this dynamic and evolving sector.