70% hemp (organic), 30% wool (organic, merino, mulesing-free

A new and exciting fabric knit at Danisch Pur - 70% hemp (organic) and 30% wool (organic, merino, as always mulesing-free)

Wool doesn't mix well with many other fibers in our opinion, as most types of fabric require more care and need to be washed at higher temperatures to get clean.

Wool, on the other hand, requires very little care due to its self-cleaning properties.

Hemp, on the other hand, has a similarly low maintenance requirement as wool in many respects. Hemp fibers are also self-cleaning and can also ventilate odors such as sweat or (small amounts) of urine. Therefore, just like pure wool or wool/silk, a wool/hemp mixture can be cleaned little and at low temperatures.

Wool is naturally self-cleaning and antibacterial. It absorbs moisture without feeling clammy and transports it outwards, away from the body. Merino new wool is very finely crimped, does not scratch and is wonderfully soft and fluffy.

Hemp also has special skin-climatic properties. As with wool, the fibers naturally regulate the temperature. In summer they keep you cool and in winter they create a cozy climate. Under the microscope it becomes clear why: The fibers have small air pockets through which the fiber "breathes". On cold days, they fill up with body heat and store it. On warm days, they ensure an airy feel.

Hemp is one of the most robust natural fibers there is. Clothing made of hemp is known to last forever, even with daily wear.

Tests have shown that hemp fibers are four to seven times more resilient than cotton threads of comparable thickness. It is therefore also perfectly suitable for children of romping and climbing age.

The fabric is a firm and stable pants fabric with a slight stretch. The soft merino wool makes it pleasantly cuddly. Although it has a fairly high basis weight, it is knitted thinly and is therefore easy to sew.

Like wool garments, our hemp/wool blend can be hand and machine washed. We recommend machine washing on a wool cycle up to a maximum of 30 degrees with liquid organic wool detergent. Detergent powder is not recommended for hemp, as the grains can sneak into the air pockets and permanently destroy the structure there.

Our wool/hemp mixture can be sewn on the overlock as well as on the conventional sewing machine.

It is recommended to finish the open edges.

In our FAQs and our wool brochure you will find more information about our wool products in general and tips on care and sewing in particular. For exciting discussions with other seamstresses and to show the finished products, we would like to invite you to our Wool Silk fan group on Facebook.