Klippan Gooseye Throw (25% recycl. wool & 75% lambswool, brushed 130cmx180cm)
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Description:
Gooseye is a classic throw woven in a mix of recycled wool and organic lamb's wool. Gooseye pattern is one of the best known and most popular patterns we have from the Swedish pattern tradition. Thanks to the mix with the recycled wool - where waste from various wool fibers and yarn residues are used - we get this dull, beautiful color scale during the weaving process.
Our recycled wool products are special. Because they're made from wool left over from production, each one is unique. This means we can't guarantee exact colours - but that's the beauty of recycled materials. The colours available at the time of production determine the outcome, making each blanket, throw or accessory completely unique. What's more, the process is sustainable, helping to reduce waste and give new life to the material.
130 x 200cm. 25% recycled wool & 75% lambswool
About the Makers:
"Klippan was founded in 1879. Today, the fourth and fifth generations are working side by side, developing the company. The philosophy is to combine Swedish design with our long tradition of textile knowledge.
All of the Klippan throws are manufactured in our own factory. We only use natural material in our products and try to use eco-material as much as possible.
The classic throws are made of 100% lambswool. The definition of lambs' wool is the first shearing of the sheep that is no older than six months.
During latter years we have also been able to produce throws in ecologic lambs wool. The ecologic lambs wool is totally free of pesticides and no chemicals or antibiotics have been used during the breeding of the sheep."
About Eco and Responsible Wool:
A group of farmers in Bank Peninsula, New Zealand, decided to address the difficulties of Eco sheep breeding. They have developed a process where they only treat the sheep with pesticide once, instead of repeatedly as had been practiced before. They give this treatment when the sheep is newborn which leads to no or negligible amounts of pesticides in the finished wool as it grows. Additionally no chemicals are allowed to be used in the crops or in the food that the sheep eats and no antibiotic is used during the breading process. A special washing method for the wool has been developed to again save the environment as much as possible. Finally, as a control over the entire process, an independent an accredited laboratory test approves each consignment of wool. Bank Peninsula “ECO WOOL” is especially suitable for blankets and throws and KLIPPAN is exclusive in the market in using this material.
