Wool scarves : A durable and eco-friendly accessory
If you’re looking to stay warm and cozy this winter while also being eco-conscious, get a wool scarf. Not only does it offer durability and style, but it’s also environmentally friendly. French scarf will show you how a wool scarf is both sustainable and long-lasting, making it a smart choice for the eco-conscious consumer.
WHAT IS WOOL ?
Wool is a natural fiber derived from animal hair, which is then spun and sometimes dyed to create yarn used in weaving or knitting. It can come from a variety of animals.
Among the most familiar types of wool are traditional sheep’s wool, Merino wool from Merino sheep, cashmere from Cashmere goats, angora from rabbits, alpaca, mohair, and yak wool, to name a few.
Sheep’s wool is the most commonly used, and production of other wools remains relatively limited.
Wool is produced naturally throughout the year by shearing animals—it’s just a blend of fresh air, sunshine, grass, and water! Completely natural, renewable, and easily recyclable, it’s 100% biodegradable.
Moreover, the process of transforming animal hair into wool requires minimal energy. Additionally, wool yarns have excellent durability, resulting in a very long lifespan.
Furthermore, wool possesses many other qualities such as:
Thermoregulation
Antibacterial properties
Doesn’t retain odors or dust
Easy to clean
Hypoallergenic
Flame-resistant
That’s why wool has been used for centuries in the garment industry, especially in scarf production!
But let’s go through all the steps of making a Merino wool scarf.
FIRST STEP: WHERE DO THE RAW MATERIALS COME FROM ?
French scarf uses exclusively Merino wool and Cashmere wool in crafting our scarves. However, let’s delve into the details of Merino wool:
MERINO WOOL
It’s a natural fiber sourced from the long, fine hairs of Merino sheep. This breed, originating from North Africa, boasts a dense, uniform fleece of exceptionally high quality. Supple and soft, it offers unparalleled comfort to the touch—it doesn’t itch like traditional wool. Notably, Merino sheep produce the most wool per animal (8000 km of wool yarn per year). Presently, the largest flocks are found in New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia.
Here at French scarf, we use this fantastic Merino wool for our scarves. Incredibly soft and cozy, it’s perfect for warding off those initial chills, without any of the itchiness associated with lower-grade wool. Additionally, our wool suppliers hail from northern Italy, a region in close proximity to Lyon, substantially reducing our carbon footprint. They share our commitment to eco-conscious practices. We’ve also opted to collaborate with this exceptional wool producer thanks to its myriad benefits, bolstered by numerous certifications:
ŒKO-TEX:
The Œko-Tex Standard 100 label ensures that textiles or products used during production are safe for both humans and the environment. It guarantees the absence of harmful substances in raw materials. Developed by the Austrian Textile Research Institute ÖTI and the German Hohenstein Research Institute in 1992, the following year, the two organizations were joined by the Swiss Textile Testing Institute Testex.
MULESING FREE:
Certified cruelty-free. Guarantees that Mulesing, a painful surgical procedure aimed at preventing parasites under the sheep’s skin, is not practiced. With this label, you can be confident that animal husbandry and shearing are conducted with full respect for the animal’s well-being, allowing you to make an informed choice for eco-conscious and ethical scarf purchases.
WOOLMARK:
100% pure virgin wool. The Woolmark label is globally recognized for its high quality and durability. It assures consumers of a premium product that will provide long-term satisfaction. The Woolmark Company rigorously monitors finished product quality and production processes, conducting test purchases and examining compositions, comfort levels, colorfastness, and shape retention after washing.
As a result, wool can be considered an environmentally friendly and sustainable material.
NEXT COMES WEAVING:
With the legacy of craftsmanship passed down from our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, we’ve been crafting and weaving scarves for decades. We draw upon a wealth of archives to create original scarves. Our weaving atelier has always embraced evolution, experimenting with new textile techniques and innovations while adhering to the traditions of Jacquard weaving.
Today, we continue to devote special attention to the design and crafting of our scarves. Expertise in Jacquard weaving and Lyon silk weaving permeates every step of our production. We use exclusively premium materials, particularly Merino wool, to offer you unique scarves of exceptional quality.
THEN COMES QUALITY CONTROL AND SHIPPING:
Our production sites, from the weaving workshop to quality control and shipping, are located in the Lyon region to minimize our carbon footprint and preserve the environment. As a result, our 100% Lyon-based manufacturing process is transparent, prioritizing human welfare by valuing all participants in the production chain with fair wages and good working conditions.
When you purchase a scarf from French scarf’s website, you’re not just supporting French workshops, you’re opting for a soft, cozy, unique, stylish, and eco-conscious accessory !
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