All about Wool Production and Care Tips!

A natural and noble material, wool is cherished by knitters for its authenticity, warmth, and great durability. Among its collection of knitting yarns, Phildar offers a wide selection of yarns composed mainly of wool.

Sheep Wool

The most classic of wools, it is often mixed with other fibres. Natural and economical, it is durable and possesses a very high thermal power.

Angora Wool

Angora wool belongs to the finest textile fibres. It is soft, light, warm, and relatively long. This wool is renowned for its lightness, flexibility, and its ability to retain heat.

Alpaca Wool

The "Alpaca" is a mammal belonging to the family of small camelids. It is a rare, soft, durable wool and lighter than sheep wool.

Merino Wool

Derived from the fleece of Merino sheep, a breed originating from Spain, this wool has fine, soft fibres. This makes it particularly suitable for sensitive skin.

Mohair Wool

Also called angora wool, as it comes from Angora goats, mohair wool is both warm and very light.

Cashmere Wool

The most noble of wools. Derived from the wool of the Cashmere goat, its name comes from the Kashmir region in India.