A time-honoured tradition
is re-emerging.
We are excited to have the only commercially operating wool/fibre mill in Saskatchewan, and as such proudly promote our local wool industry and fibreshed. The mill is capable of processing wool, alpaca fibre, llama fibre, angora, mohair, cashmere and pet fur.
Pre-industrial revolution garments were sustainable, locally sourced and produced. This principal has been steadily growing, and people are looking for durable clothes, with traceable origins, that will serve them for a long time using local resources available to them. This not only creates a dynamic system that sustainably manages resources, but strengthens our ties to the land.
Slow Fashion
Our durable, long-lasting and high quality products are made with a low carbon footprint and produce zero waste. Wool is biodegradable when its useful life is completed and it goes to the landfill. The mill uses non hazardous, non toxic dye, “Greener Shades” that is heavy metal free. Not only is it light and colour fast but it conforms to the Organic Trade Associations standard for Certified Organic Processing.
THE PROPERTIES & BENEFITS OF WOOL
NATURAL
RENEWABLE
BIODEGRADABLE
SUSTAINABLE
NATURAL INSULATOR
BREATHABLE
RESILIENT & ELASTIC
ODOUR RESISTANT
FIRE RESISTANT
ANTIBACTERIAL
WRINKLE RESISTANT
STAIN RESISTANT
UV RESISTANT
MOLD RESISTANT
HYPOALLERGENIC
COOL IN SUMMER
WARM IN WINTER
RECYCLABLE
THE PROPERTIES & BENEFITS OF WOOL
NATURAL
SUSTAINABLE
RESILIENT & ELASTIC
ODOUR RESISTANT
BIODEGRADABLE
STAIN RESISTANT
UV RESISTANT
COOL IN SUMMER
WARM IN WINTER
RENEWABLE
NATURAL INSULATOR
BREATHABLE
FIRE RESISTANT
ANTIBACTERIAL
WRINKLE RESISTANT
MOLD RESISTANT
HYPOALLERGENIC
RECYCLABLE
THE FIVE FREEDOMS OF ANIMAL WELFARE
All local suppliers must sign a document stating that they adhere to these five freedoms of animal welfare practices to ensure all of the wool and fibre we process is ethical.
FREEDOM FROM HUNGER, MALNUTRITION AND THIRST
by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.
FREEDOM FROM PHYSICAL AND THERMAL DISCOMFORT
by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
FREEDOM FROM PAIN,
INJURY OR DISEASE
by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR
the ability to behave naturally by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the species of their own kind.
FREEDOM FROM FEAR
AND DISTRESS
ensuring conditions and treatment that would avoid any mental suffering.
THE FIVE FREEDOMS OF ANIMAL WELFARE
All local suppliers must sign a document stating that they adhere to these five freedoms of animal welfare practices to ensure all of the wool and fibre we process is ethical.
FREEDOM FROM HUNGER, MALNUTRITION AND THIRST
by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.
FREEDOM FROM PHYSICAL AND THERMAL DISCOMFORT
by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
FREEDOM FROM PAIN,
INJURY OR DISEASE
by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR
the ability to behave naturally by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the species of their own kind.
FREEDOM FROM FEAR
AND DISTRESS
ensuring conditions and treatment that would avoid any mental suffering.