SAFFIRA | MERINO WOOL & MULBERRY SILK

Description

Inspired by the sensual shine of a sapphire, our yarn Saffira is a true jewel among luxury yarns! It is a wonderful blend of high-quality merino wool and mulberry silk.

Merino wool is highly breathable, has excellent thermoregulating properties, and thanks to its unique luster and softness, it is one of the finest and most exclusive fibers in the world. Naturally, our merino wool is mulesing-free. This means that the animals are kept according to ecological standards, the working environment is safe, workers receive fair pay, and there is no child labor or excessive working hours.

Mulberry silk gives Saffira its ultimate luxurious qualities, both in appearance and touch. Although mulberry silk is a very delicate fiber, it is also highly durable. It is particularly smooth and soft, making it perfect to wear directly on the skin. Silk gives Saffira its glossy finish, making it strong, supple, and beautifully drapey. Thanks to the silk’s unique luster, the 20 colors shine with an exceptional radiance.

Thanks to its moisture-wicking properties, Saffira both cools and warms at the same time. That’s why garments knitted with Saffira are perfect for both summer and winter. It is a natural yarn, completely biodegradable. It is also wrinkle- and tear-resistant, hypoallergenic, and very easy to care for.

To complement your knitting project and make it even more special, we recommend combining Saffira with Manada, our very unique blend of mohair, mulberry silk, yak, and merino fibers. By combining these two yarns, you will add a wonderful halo and a delicate touch to your project, not to mention softness, warmth, and of course a very special and unique shade of color, depending on whether you use similar or contrasting tones.

Specifications

Composition:

Composition: 75% Virgin Wool (Merino Ultrafine, mulesing free) 25% Silk (Mulberry Silk)
Yarn Length: 50 g ~ 200 m | 1.76 oz ~ 218 yds
Needle: 3-3,5 mm | 3 US | 10 UK
Gauge: 26 stitches, 38 rows to 4" (10 cm)
Yarn Thickness: Sport
Usage: Sweater in size small ~ 300 g (6 Balls)
Yarn Weight: 50 g | 1.76 oz ~ Ball