Earlier this week we introduced you to Garthenor Organic Number 2. Today, let’s dive a little deeper into why we`re so excited to carry this brand!
At their start in 1999, no organic standards existed for wool yarns, so the folks at Garthenor worked to help write the first-ever organic standards for woollen yarns. In 2003, they became the first company in the world to produce fully certified organic wool yarns. Now, everything they do is certified to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS). These standards cover animal welfare, chemical inputs, working conditions, and ethical standards throughout every stage of production.
The company is also Climate Positive, and offsets twice the carbon dioxide of every skein they sell. So far, they`ve offset over 50,000kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - equivalent to over 128,000 miles of driving.
Then there`s the mill - Wales` first ever worsted spinning mill and the first new mill of any kind in a generation. Set up with machinery restored from mills all over Europe, they help bring these amazing yarns to life while also giving old machinery a new purpose. There are so many reasons to love and support this brand. Welcome to space Garthenor!
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