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CONTENTS

• Knitwear 4.0
• Patterns & Stripes
• Jacquard Knitwear
• Lightweight Tricot
• Jersey Polo
• Wool Shirting
• Revised Icons
• Mixing Traditions with Innovations
• Wool Denim Combinations

Knitwear 4.0

Knitwear reveals itself again as capable of adapting to the new shifts imposed by the pandemic. From sportswear to new concepts of domestic life, we are experiencing a surge of knitwear linked, not only to the idea of comfort, but also to new technologies and yarn treatments. Double-faced knits, body mapping techniques, warp knits and sophisticated seamless jacquard knits provide valid alternatives to tailoring.

Patterns & Stripes

Wool lightweight jerseys blended with recycled materials allow versatility of use and an infinite choice of colours and material combinations, influenced and influencing the concept of sustainability.

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Jacquard Knitwear

The bold aesthetic of a soft jacquard wool knit, bright and boxy, chunky and sophisticated. Here, interpreted in classic Fair Isle designs and traditional patterns with the latest iteration of knitting techniques.

Lightweight Tricot

The three-dimensionality of hand-made knitting finds new expression in 100% Merino wool yarn crêpes, in blends with the latest fibres and in combination with finest yarns.

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The Jersey Polo

Reflects the desire of leisurely feelings and vintage influences underlined by details such as retro stripes and diamonds checks. Always acknowledging a nod to performance with attributes such as breathability, antibacterial treatments and odour control.

Wool Shirting

Merino wool is naturally odour resistant and can absorb large quantities of water vapor helping to keep the skin drier and prevent the build-up of sweat, bacteria and unpleasant smells which are only released upon washing. All these characteristics make wool perfect for shirts, dresses and "Shackets" - a hybrid garment exactly halfway between a jacket and a shirt, designed and interpreted in various versions, from solid colours to eccentric checks.

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Revised Icons

Focus on classic designs and heritage driving-checks and patterns, wool is the perfect ally in a world where classics are reinvented and updated with creative ways and techniques. Jacquards, Prince of Wales and Houndstooth are updated with the lines blurred between luxury and casual. Innovation is mixed with iconical tradition to create long-term appeal.

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Mixing Traditions with Innovations

Style is not a matter of taste, but a miscellaneous blend of the latest technologies with timeless classics.

Wool denim combinations

Previous attempts to create wool/cotton blends in denim have used an intimate blend of wool with cotton - two fibres which are not easy to combine in one yarn. Yet production developments including the use of machine washable wool yarns have led to a more cost-effective way to produce Wool Denim without having to intimately blend wool with cotton.

CONTENTS

• Contemporary Artisans
• Non-Prints on Wool
• Printed Icons
• Tactile 3D
• Wool Gradients
• Spray On Wool
• Warp Print
• Natural Dyeing
• Hand Loom

Contemporary Artisans

Rediscovered ancient techniques are renewing and evolving the technical skills of young creatives. Skills which are inspired by the pioneers of fashion, from the basic raw materials to the finished garment, creatives are re-interpreting these concepts with the latest technological advancements in knitting and dyeing. From the smallest laboratory to the industries of skilled craftsmanship, each garment is carefully studied in expert detail to give a deeper understanding to the raw material and its potential.

Image Credit: Vittorio Branchizio and Shima Seiki for The Woolmark Company

Non-Prints on Wool

Wool is the perfect surface for textures and tactile, animal inspired and abstracts prints in monochromatic palettes. A new direction responds to the desire of simplicity and to break from the seasonal fashion dictate in favour for a timeless and versatile beauty.

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Printed Icons

The timeless beauty of classic drapery patterns finds new life through the digital printing technique, giving a new consistency to designs and consequently more flexible and dynamic uses.

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Using three-dimensionality to create new tactile effects on wool adds additional visual interest with both surface design and bonding techniques. Bold patterns and clashing colours create a never-too-strong impact.

Wool gradients

Colour gradient effects, solarised soft prints and tonally layered ombré are becoming a passepartout and represent the evolution of tie dye. Suggested for contemporary look and occasion wear as well as casual jersey. This upcoming trend, perfect for interpretation with wool, takes inspiration from the increased time spent on technological devices and web graphic design.

Spray on wool

This technique allows more handcrafted and unique results. It can be done manually or obtained through digital printing for more homogenous and reproducible results.

Warp Print

A focus on the story behind production techniques giving life to a series of luxury, ikat inspired, warp printed fabrics offering a more sophisticated version of digital prints on wool, full of craft details and authenticity for a bohemian and nomadic look.

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Image Credits: Left - Hana Mitsui @ designweek.co.uk | Right - Clem Onojeghuo @ unsplash.com

Natural Dyeing

Natural dyeing is an ancient and specialised textile technique. Dyes derived from natural sources, like plants, minerals and food waste are used to help fix coloured pigments to a fibre. Suppliers globally are now able to achieve natural dyeing on a large scale and overcome previous limitations including colour consistency and dye fastness. When sustainably produced, natural dyes are an effective alternative to synthetic dyes for use on wool yarn and piece and garment dyeing.

Hand Loom

Ancient techniques are always fascinating and give life to real pieces that will inspire over time, wearable works of art. Each weave is carefully studied in expert detail, to give a deeper value to the raw material adding a statement of sophisticated uniqueness thanks to artisanal and details.