Knitted denim fabric ‘challenges conventional notions’
Wool and wool-blend yarn developer Südwolle has announced a new joint project with Greek clothing brand Pepper Vally.
The focus of the project is denim; the two partners have said they want to use wool to make denim fabrics with high levels of sustainability.
In what Pepper Vally has called “an effort to create a denim line that transcends fleeting fashion trends”, it worked with Südwolle on “pioneering fabric manufacturing methods”. Turning away from traditional weaving methods, the partners decided to knit the denim.
They have said the result is a fabric that is lighter, more elastic and durable than traditional denim, with a low environmental impact. Yarn choices include a blend of merino wool and Tencel, and a blend of merino and Coolmax, selected for durability, temperature regulation and water resistance.
Südwolle said the resulting garments are stylish, attractive and environmentally friendly and that they “challenge conventional notions of jeans”.
Image: Pepper Vally.
