1. Quality
1-1 material quality
Our wool products are made from sheep we raise. And our original washing method brings out the best texture in the wool fiber. And the garments are all made in Japan. These features are important for us to produce high quality wool products.
1-1-1 Careful observation of the wool
The quality of wool varies greatly from individual to individual. Therefore, wool is managed on an individual basis. The character and behavior of the sheep greatly affect the quality of the wool. Seeing the sheep leads to knowing the wool.
As we raise the sheep, we begin to gather information about the wool. Our wool products make the most of the personality of the sheep and their wool, with a deep understanding of them.
1-1-2 Wool and eco-friendly hand washing process
Over the past 10 years, we have developed a washing process of raw fiber. This method produces the best wool raw materials.
Wool is made up of a protein called keratin. It is easily affected and altered by heat, friction and acid. Wool also has a complex structure within its fibers, making it a delicate and fragile material.
We have discovered the value of this delicate, fragile and complex structure of the natural wool fiber. We preserve the structure of the wool as much as possible. Our way is to wash the wool by hand in small quantities, using only warm water at low temperatures and a small amount of mild detergent to avoid damaging the wool.
This process not only protects the wool, but also the environment. By using less heat, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced. It also reduces the amount of water and detergents used. The water we use is natural water from the mountains, and the waste water is also treated through microbiological decomposition.
The natural comfort of our wool products is delivered through these processes.
1-1-3 Manual wool separation
The quality of wool varies depending on the part of the wool. Because the sheep graze freely, foreign matter such as vegetable particles are mixed in with the wool. These impurities are removed manually. Through this process, we can observe the wool one by one.
At this time, the quality of the wool fibers are checked and divided into the most suitable proposal. The quality of the products is enhanced by this selection process.
1-1-4 The Comfort of our Wool
Our wool products have a vibrant, warm and comforting feel as if you were touching a sheep. This is because our gentle washing process brings out the elasticity, shrinkage and moisture management functions of wool.
You can see this comfort when it is made into clothing. The garments are light, warm and steam free. When made into carpets, it has a premium bounce feel.