De Rerum Natura
fibre space is fortunate to be one of a select few locally owned yarn shops in the United States to stock this incredible brand from France! We are delighted to bring this to your hands across the United States so that you can participate in supporting ethically and sustainably produced yarns.
About their yarns
The majority of the fibre comes from the “merino d’Arles” breed that originated in France in the 19th century. While these sheep produce extremely fine fleece, the animals are small and only produce around 2 kilograms (about 4.5 lbs) of fibre per year, making them that much more special. The remaining fibre comes from the “petra” black merino sheep of Portugal, which adds a lovely heathered finish to the final yarn when the white and black fibres are mixed together.
Most of the De Rerum Natura yarn line is spun semi-woolen. To produce a lofty yarn, Solenn convinced the mill operator in Creuse, France, to combine combed and uncombed fibers into the airy finished product. While the yarns look rustic, they still have the softness we all know and love from Merino.
