Sustainability
From start to finish, I make a conscious effort to be as friendly to the environment as I can and to reduce waste as much as possible.
In the Studio
All yarn is dyed by hand in my home garage studio. I use a low-wattage warming cabinet to heat dozens of pans at once while using less energy than a single double burner. I strive to reuse water as much as I can. Once dyed, the yarn is dried in a spin dryer and then hung to air dry.
The Yarn
I source yarn from ethical suppliers who do not practice mulesing. All merino yarn originates from Peru. I am also pleased to offer several non-superwash bases (with more planned!) for those who prefer untreated wool.
All yarn is certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances) and/or OEKO-TEX® STeP (ensuring social responsibility requirements are met for environmental management and fair working conditions for employees).
The Packaging
All packing materials are made in the USA.
Outer poly mailers: Use it again! This mailer comes with a second self-seal closure. Plastic resin is made from 100% recycled content, with 50% made from post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills. RCS Blended Certified. Recyclable with thin film.
Inner kraft paper bags: Made from 100% recycled paper.
Inner clear poly bags (used for mini sets): Made with 100% pre-consumer recycled content. Recyclable with thin film.
Yarn bands and thank you cards: Made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and soy-based inks. Printed in the USA.
Rigid outer paper envelope: Fibers made with 100% recycled content, with 80% made with post-consumer waste that has been diverted from landfills. FSC Recycled Certified. Recyclable with paper.
