The properties of wool

The quality of wool depends on a combination of the fiber's natural characteristics. Parameters such as fineness, length, crimp, and thermoregulatory capacity determine the value of the raw material and directly influence the performance of the yarn and fabric. It is precisely the balance between these properties that defines the quality level of wool and makes it a naturally sophisticated fiber.

  • Fineness (Micron)

    Micronage defines the quality of the fiber.
    The lower it is, the softer, lighter, and more suitable the wool is for direct contact with the skin.

  • Fiber Length

    Longer fibers guarantee more compact, resistant yarns that are less prone to pilling.

  • Crimp

    The natural corrugation creates air pockets:


    → thermal insulation
    → elasticity and resilience

  • Thermoregulation

    Merino wool retains heat when needed and wicks moisture outwards, keeping the body dry and comfortable in every season.

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Two Interpretations of Fiber

After shearing, the fiber can be processed using two main systems: carded and combed. In the carded system, the fibers are mixed and oriented more irregularly, retaining some of their natural bulkiness: the result is a softer, fuller, and warmer yarn with a rich and embracing hand. In the combed system, however, the fibers are selected and aligned by length, eliminating the shorter ones: this results in a more compact, uniform, and smooth yarn, capable of expressing greater definition, fineness, and lightness. These are two different processes that interpret the same raw material, enhancing its characteristics and performance in a distinctive way.

  • Carded

    Soft, voluminous, and warm yarn

    → full and enveloping feel

  • Combed

    Compact, smooth and even yarn

    → greater fineness, lightness and definition

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Wool Knitwear

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In our historic wool mills, we have elevated the processing of this fibre to a true art form, refining spinning and weaving techniques generation after generation. This total control of the supply chain allows us to guarantee absolute excellence: a promise of quality that can be felt in every one of our creations, from the yarn to the finished garment.