We are certainly not the first to embrace the idea of producing and marketing garments made from Cashmere sourced from a circular-economy supply chain. This means treating waste as “secondary raw material,” including in the haute couture sector.
A Lanaioli line made entirely from Regenerated Cashmere
With Regenerated Cashmere, we created an initial line of knitwear that has enjoyed considerable success at recent public presentations: consumers’ mindset and culture have certainly been changing in recent years.
Where Does Regenerated Cashmere Come From?
Many of us have probably already worn garments made from regenerated wool or cashmere without realizing it. This is because, to date, no regulation requires manufacturers to specify on the label whether the fibers used to make a garment are regenerated or recycled.
It is also possible that, until a few years ago, talking about Regenerated Cashmere or recycled cashmere could even have been seen as diminishing its value, since it is the queen of all fibers and intended for refined consumers attentive to quality.
In the past, those who recovered used garments within the production cycle were disparagingly called “ragpickers” (from rag, meaning a piece of cloth).
Until recently, recycling discarded or leftover Cashmere garments was not viewed as an ecological choice, but rather as a necessity resulting from the high cost of virgin yarns.
Sustainability in the Fashion Industry Thanks to Regenerated Cashmere
Consumers who appreciate the High Quality of artisanal manufacturing, such as the products offered by Lanaioli, are increasingly attentive to the issue of Sustainability. They are also interested in understanding the environmental impact associated with clothing, considering the long supply chains in this sector and the consequences for the ecosystem.
This was discussed in an interesting article in a newspaper covering business and economics, Portale Impresa, which has also written about us in the past.
Regenerated Cashmere for Sustainable Luxury
Modern environmental awareness has elevated waste, including textile waste, to the status of “secondary raw materials,” allowing us to continue moving forward with our project for Sustainable Luxury in the Fashion industry. We will continue to successfully offer garments made from Regenerated Cashmere, produced with the same attention and care that we put into every one of our creations. Discover how our regenerated cashmere is made.
Short supply chains for virgin yarns: Lanaioli short-supply-chain merino wool
The next step is to manage increasingly shorter supply chains for virgin yarns as well. For this reason, our short-supply-chain merino wool comes from Sopravissana sheep belonging to Controra, the farm owned by one of Lanaioli’s partners: discover our supply chain.
