Materials
Wool
For simplicity this is described as a single category, but in reality all wool is far from created equal. Still, for these purposes we will categorize all fibers shorn from sheep under this heading, and further distinctions will be drawn elsewhere.
Rayon
This is a cellulose-based manmade fiber, and an excellent way to recycle many forms of waste cellulose. Bamboo rayon is a commonly seen form of this fiber, as bamboo grows very rapidly and is an ecological feedstock for this process.
Silk
Produced by silkworms, this is one of the most canonically luxurious fibers in history. By preference, we use silks which are harvested in cruelty-free fashion, such as wild silks, rather than standard bombyx silk which kills the silkworm at harvest.
Linen
Produced from flax stems, this is the most well-known of all bast fibers. Linen is a strong, long-wearing fiber, and an ideal component for summer wear.
Mohair
An animal fiber from goats of a breed historically called angora, though the term “mohair goat” is increasingly used to differentiate from angora rabbits. Warm and strong; often used in blends.
Hemp
Similar in many ways to linen, hemp fiber comes from the stems of commercial hemp plants. It has been used for rope and canvas, but also makes lovely yarn and fabric.
Angora
Soft, silky fiber from the angora breed of rabbit. It’s a luxury fiber often used in blends to add loft and warmth.
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