Our Fibre
Our fibre is grown and processed on two small family run farms in southern New South Wales and eastern Victoria. The fibre used in our headwear provides a unique combination of strength, durability and warmth while remaining sustainable, ethical and 100% natural fibre.
Huacaya Alpaca
​Traditionally, alpaca were bred and raised in herds, grazing on the level meadows and escarpments of the Andes, from Ecuador and Peru to Western Bolivia and Northern Chile, typically at an altitude of 3,500 to 5,000 metres (11,000 to 16,000 feet) above sea level.​
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Alpaca fibre is a natural, renewable, and luxurious fiber known for its softness, warmth, and hypoallergenic properties, stemming from the alpacas' unique fleece, which is free of lanolin and has a silky, lustrous texture. Alpaca fibre is naturally water-repellent and fire resistant.
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​Alpaca fibre is clearly distinguished by its insulating effect, which is 7 times higher than that of sheep's wool, and by its unparalleled softness, which is close to that of cashmere wool.
Valais Blacknose Sheep
The Valais Blacknose sheep, known for their distinctive black faces and spiral horns, are a dual-purpose breed originating in the Valais region of Switzerland They are a hardy breed, well-adapted to harsh mountain conditions, and are also known for their friendly and docile temperament. The Valais Blacknose sheep can be found in Zermatt Switzerland grazing under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn mountain at an altitude of 4,6478 meters (14,692 feet) above sea level.
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Valais Blacknose sheep wool is a coarse, uniformly white fleece, averaging around 38 microns in maturity, with a staple length of 10cm (4 inches) or more, and is known for its suitability for felting and spinning. The Valais have a duel coat comprising of wool and guard hair. The guard hair serves to protect and keep the wool dry in such a harsh climate.
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