Dutch Wool

Wool from Dutch sheep has a tough appearance due to the coarser wool fibers. We combine it in our products with, among other things, alpaca wool. This is a perfect match, because the alpaca wool is light, super soft and strong. Wool fibers are very elastic and have a moisture-regulating capacity. It cools in summer and warms in winter, is highly resistant to bacteria and fire resistant. In addition, it grows back every year and is biodegradable.

The Dutch sheep

The fact that we use Dutch wool from real Dutch sheep for clothing is quite special. The micron is higher and is often seen as “of lower quality”, which is not the case! In the Netherlands we are not used to using coarse wool, but in Scandinavia that is much more normal. It’s also a good thing that we use the wool, because we have about 800,000 sheep in the Netherlands that grow new wool every year!

Our Dutch Wool

The yarn is a mix of different types of Dutch sheep, such as the Flevolander and the Texel farmers. We look for varieties with a lower itch factor and carefully sort the wool. For the best end result and to combine the best properties, we mix the Dutch wool with a merino and alpaca. However, the vast majority (60%) consists of Dutch wool.