Why Wool?

It’s a fair question considering the variety of fibres that can be used in knitwear.

For Casaveen Knitwear, it all began by knitting the wool we grew at Casaveen, a 6.000 acre farming property at Lemont in the midlands of Tasmania. It was a huge buzz to look at the wool on the backs of our sheep knowing it would become a jumper that would be on the backs of our customers.

For our knitwear it’s always been a priority to produce the best and wool was first choice.

We do know about wool, we grew it – or at least our sheep did. We understand its fantastic properties of shape retention, how well it takes dyes, how safe it is as it is much harder to set fire to, I mean the list goes on and on.

There really was no other fibre that could perform, and still can’t, as well as wool does as far as we are concerned.

It’s so comfortable to wear especially when it’s low micron. Just so soft against your skin without any itch. We only ever use premium wool so our garments are very soft. Think warmth and luxury.

Looking after it is not a big deal. If it’s superwashed you can throw it into the washing machine on a gentle cycle which is easy to do. If it’s not superwashed just hand wash and spin out the excess water, lie it flat to dry and iron it on the correct setting. None of this is hard and the result is really worth it.

Casaveen pure wool knitwear goes on for years, in fact they don’t really wear out!

Let me hear what you think about wool and why you like to wear it.

Stay toasty.
Clare