Origins and history of wool
Wool is one of the oldest and most versatile textile fibres, used since ancient times to make clothing, blankets, carpets and other products.
Quality of wool
Wool has many qualities that make it suitable for different seasons and situations: it is warm, soft, breathable, resistant, fireproof and biodegradable.
However, wool production also has environmental costs related to animal husbandry, shearing, dyeing and fiber treatment.
Mechanical wool or regenerated wool: the frontier of the circular economy
There is a technique called regenerated wool which reduces negative effects and promotes the recycling of fabrics. This technique reuses old garments or wool scraps to create new fabrics.
How is mechanical wool produced?
Regenerated wool is created by collecting and selecting wool rags, which are then frayed, refined and spun again.
This process allows you to obtain quality wool, with qualities similar to those of virgin wool, but with a significant saving in natural and energy resources.
In fact, regenerated wool requires less water, less energy and fewer CO2 emissions than new wool. Furthermore, it helps reduce the amount of textile waste that ends up in landfill or the environment.
Today, regenerated wool is back in vogue thanks to the growing sensitivity towards the issues of sustainability and the circular economy.
Mechanical wool or regenerated wool for a sustainable fashion supply chain
Many fashion and design brands use regenerated wool to create innovative, beautiful and functional garments, with environmental responsibility.
Regenerated wool is therefore an eco-friendly fibre, which offers advantages for both producers and consumers.
Manufacturers can reduce the costs and impacts of production, while enhancing a natural and renewable material.
Consumers can purchase and wear quality garments that last over time and respect the environment: sweaters for women or men.
Regenerated wool is an example of how tradition and innovation can be reconciled, creating a virtuous cycle between production and consumption.
This is how Lanaioli men's regenerated cashmere sweaters and women's regenerated cashmere sweaters are born.
