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Wool

The queen of all fibres

Wool is one of the oldest natural materials ever used by man.

Nowadays, there is documented evidence of the use of wool fibres for the production of clothing, blankets andinsulating material in general as far back as 4000 BC.

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ASPECT

Soft and curly fibre

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COMPOSITION

A protein called keratin

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

15-40 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.31 g/cm³

Cashmere

The touch of luxury among fibres

Cashmere is celebrated for its incredible softness and luxurious feel, making it one of the most sought-after materials in high fashion.

Obtained from the soft undercoat of Cashmere goats, this fabric has origins dating back centuries, with a history that speaks of refinement and timeless comfort.

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ASPECT

Extremely soft and fine

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COMPOSITION

A protein called keratin

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

14-19 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.15 g/cm³

Alpaca

The undisputed softness of the Andes

The alpaca, with its fine, lustrous coat, offers a fibre that is both warm and light, with a quality that defies thecold of the high Andes from which it comes.

This luxurious fibre, used for centuries by South American indigenous peoples, is now synonymous with comfort and styleethical.

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ASPECT

Soft, luxurious

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COMPOSITION

A protein called keratin

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

16-50 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.48 g/cm³

Silk

The sublime elegance of the textile world

Silk, with its unmistakable lustre and second-skin feel, remains one of the most precious and coveted fibres.

Its production, which requires the cultivation of silkworms and a meticulous process of thread extraction, has ancientroots, with China having kept the secret for millennia.

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ASPECT

Smooth and shiny

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COMPOSITION

A protein called fibroin

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

10-13 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.34 g/cm³

Cotton

Everyday comfort in fibre form

Cotton is the backbone of the global textile industry, known for its versatility and comfort.

The cultivation of cotton dates back millennia, with a history that spans cultures and continents, making it the fabric ofchoice for a wide range of applications, from fashion to home furnishings.

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ASPECT

Soft, fluffy

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COMPOSITION

Cellulose

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

12-20 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.54 g/cm³

Linen

Linen, known for its freshness and durability, is a fibre with roots in human history.

First cultivated more than 10,000 years ago, linen was one of the first textiles processed by humans, appreciated as much for itseveryday uses as for its natural aesthetic qualities.

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ASPECT

Smooth, rigid

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COMPOSITION

Cellulose

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

12-16 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.5 g/cm³

Hemp

The power of nature woven

Hemp, with its incredible strength and sustainability, is experiencing a renaissance as a textile fibre.

With cultivation dating back thousands of years, hemp has been used in various fields, from textiles to paper, and is todayappreciated for its low ecological footprint and exceptional durability.

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ASPECT

Rigid, rough

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COMPOSITION

Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin

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AVERAGE FIBRE DIAMETER

16-50 micron

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AVERAGE DENSITY

1.48 g/cm³