Organic Yarns

K1 Yarns 'Scottish Clans' range of wools are produced for us by Cornish Organic Wools. Organic farming is a way of producing safe food and textiles from healthy plants and animals, in a healthy, natural environment. It strives to minimise pollution in any form by avoiding the use of artificial chemicals wherever possible – artificial herbicides and fungicides are prohibited as are organo –phosphate dips. Healthy fertile soil is built up by resting the fields after harvesting and growing clover to restore the health of the soil. The soil is enriched by the spreading of farm manure and compost and trees and hedges are planted to provide homes for the birds, bats and beetles which will, in turn, feed on insect pests which would otherwise damage crops. Because no chemicals are used there are no poisons to pollute the water, soil and food chain. The wools used to make these yarns are purchased from British organic farmers. They are then processed, spun and dyed using only organic techniques and materials. Each skein carries the Soil Association registration number, confirming its organic quality All of Cornish Organic Wool’s suppliers are registered with either The Soil Association or Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G).