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Wyld Wool is perfect for those who want to wear ethically grown natural fibres, and be warm and comfortable during winter.
The wool used in Wyld garments is a unique blend of:
You probably haven't heard of Pihepe or Bohepe sheep, so an explanation is in order. Pitt Island Wild Sheep, named Pihepe, originate from Saxony Merinos. They were sent to Pitt Island in the Chatham Islands of New Zealand in 1841 by Baron von Alsdorf. They have been thriving in this challenging environment, untouched by man. Pihepe were brought to the mainland South Island, and now run free across the rugged, rolling country at Lucas Bay, on Banks Peninsula. This free and wild life results in their easy care, hardiness, agility and resilience. Bohepe are a fine wooled sheep bred by AgResearch in New Zealand, combining 9 different breeds of wild sheep, East Friesians, Finnish Landrace, Wiltshires, and Merinos, to create a short tailed, easy care sheep. Both breeds of sheep are organically farmed by Roger Beattie in Banks Peninsula.
What is it about Wyld wool that makes it so warm yet soft and lightweight too?
Wool is naturally scaly, which helps trap warm air., making it one of the warmest natural fibres. But too much scale, and it feels scratchy. Pihepe wool has scales, but the scales are smooth, smoother than fine merino wool. The lightweight gentle entanglement of fibres, due to the scales, traps air in cool conditions and permits airflow in warm conditions. It's an air vent and an insulator, just when you need it.
Care of the sheep
Pihepe and Bohepe sheep live as nature intended, with the optimum amount of wool on their backs for them to thrive. The sheep are pasture raised and grazed, receive no chemical treatment, inoculation or antibiotics in their lifetime, and their tails are left as nature intended, wagging behind them. No mulesing, no drenching, no dipping. They are shorn once a year in the summer, allowing them to keep warm during the winter months, and comfortably cool during the summer months.
Production of the yarn
Rather than altering the fibres to meet the needs of fast production, Wyld have slowed down the manufacturing process to accept the natural characteristics of the Pihepe and Bohepe wool. They are committed to taking the time to get everything right, without cutting corners.
