Organic

shetland wool...

In August 2007, Llynfi Textiles were delighted to become the first Soil Association certified dyers in the UK for the natural dyeing of wool yarns. We are also licensed for the production of organic, naturally dyed knitwear.

All dyeing is a chemical process - even natural dyeing - but the Global Organic Textile Standards place emphasis on reducing chemicals and eliminating toxic processes, as well as requiring compliance with fair work and trade practice. Using fibres grown and processed in the UK means a reduction of air and sea miles, support of British farming and the rekindling of our own textile industry.

Yarns for hand knitting

Our Shetland yarns are sourced from Garthenor Organic Pure Wool in Ceridigion, West Wales, having been spun at a small independent mill in Brecon from fleece grown in Britain. Please contact us if you have any special requirements for other organic yarns.

Prices:

Sample pack: £3.50 (refundable with orders over £15.00)

We recommend our sample pack as natural colours do not always photograph well, and also that you refer to our dye pages for more information on natural dyes.

Yarns available in 4ply or DK qualities:
Madder and Sorghum
(terracottas, reds)
20g / £3.50 50g / £8.50 100g / £14.30
Madder, Cochineal, Weld, Coreopsis, Old Fustic
(pinks, purple, magenta, lilac, greens, yellows)
20g / £2.80 50g / £6.90 100g / £11.70
Oak, Gambier
(greys, browns, cream and tan)
20g / £2.70 50g / £6.50 100g / £10.80
metreage approx. 180m / 50g 4ply & 105 m /50g DK