Materials

working in peru gives us access to some of the world's most exceptional natural fibers and yarns, which have become the building blocks of our collections: pima cotton, alpaca, and merino wool. 

We prioritize natural fibers for their biodegradability, how they feel and how they wear over time.  The right fiber can make a sweater softer without making it fragile, warmer without making it heavy, and more breathable without sacrificing structure.

Unlike most synthetics, natural fibers breathe with the body, regulate temperature, and absorb and release moisture. they soften and settle with wear, developing more character over time.

They breathe.
Natural fibers help regulate heat and moisture, making knitwear more comfortable across changing temperatures and seasons.

They feel better against the body.
Fiber length, fineness and construction all affect handfeel. We look for yarns that feel soft and substantial—not slick, flimsy or overly processed.

They wear in, not just out.
Good natural fibers develop character with use. With proper care, they soften, relax and become more personal over time.

They perform naturally.
Wool and alpaca offer warmth and insulation without excessive weight. Cotton is breathable, strong and comfortable against the skin. Each fiber brings its own strengths to a garment.

They last.
Quality matters as much as fiber content. Longer, stronger fibers and well-made yarns help garments keep their shape, resist excessive pilling and withstand repeated wear.

Not all cotton, wool or alpaca is created equal.

Fiber quality, staple length, twist, ply and spinning all change the way a finished sweater behaves. Two yarns with the same fiber composition can feel—and wear—completely differently.

That is why we spend so much time considering the yarn itself: its softness, strength, weight, texture, recovery and how it behaves once knitted.

Sometimes we work with exceptional existing yarns. Sometimes we source something new for a particular design. The approach may change, but the standard doesn’t.

It should feel good. Wear beautifully. And be worth keeping.