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Behind the Scenes: The Making of Our Scottish Lambswool Infinity Scarf
The Making of Our Infinity Scarves
We make each scarf using a knitting machine. Despite the use of machinery, each scarf is still crafted by hand. The lambswool is knitted into a long piece of fabric in a subtle textured stitch. We then loop the fabric and connect it before casting off by hand. To achieve optimal quality, we steam press each scarf and then wash it to remove oils, bulk up the fibres, and soften the yarn. The end product is a luxuriously soft and beautifully crafted lambswool infinity scarf.
A Guide to Our Supersoft Scottish Lambswool
Todd & Duncan
Todd & Duncan is a long-standing Scottish business that specializes in spinning cashmere and lambswool for more than a century and a half. Situated near the banks of Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was once held captive, the company utilises the pure and soft loch water to dye its yarn. Furthermore, the water is thoroughly purified and returned to the loch. While Todd & Duncan is primarily recognized for its cashmere, we adore the exceptionally tender Scottish lambswool they produce.
Cruelty-free fibres
Sourcing our yarn from Todd & Duncan, guarantees that it is mulesing-free. Mulesing is a procedure that involves removing strips of skin from the sheep’s breech area to prevent flystrike. This can cause discomfort to the animal and has become a concern for animal welfare. Above all, by choosing museling-free wool, we can ensure that the sheep are raised humanely and compassionately.
Sustainable and bio-degradable.
Sheep are sheared annually, making lambswool a renewable resource that doesn’t deplete stocks. Being a natural fibre, it’s fully biodegradable and breaks down over time without causing pollution or waste, making it an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials like acrylic that contribute to the build-up of non-biodegradable waste.
Caring for your supersoft Scottish lambswool infinity scarf:
We wash every scarf to ensure its softness before we send it to you. We recommend that you wash your scarf periodically to keep it fresh and clean. To do this, simply hand wash it in warm water using a suitable wool detergent, we recommend this one. Rinse it thoroughly in cooler water and make sure that all detergent has been removed. You can then either gently spin it (no more than 600) on a short cycle in your machine or, better yet, wrap it in a large towel and twist the towel to wring it out. Afterwards, lay the scarf out flat on a fresh dry towel to air dry. If needed, you can very gently press it with a cool iron. Just remember not to tumble dry or machine wash it.
Our Suppliers:
We source our supersoft lambswool from Todd & Duncan in Kinross. You can find out more here.
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