Artisan Hand Dyed Yarn from Australia

Our collection of hand-dyed yarn is a thoughtfully curated assortment of
luxurious yarn bases in a variety of beautiful colors and dyeing techniques. Our yarns are sourced ethically, with the majority being from Australian-grown wool and fibers from farms that have adopted alternative methods to the controversial practice of mulesing. We also source some unique fibers, such as Yak and Cashmere from a mill that supports a small farming cooperative in South America.

With over 15 years of experience in dyeing, we have received accreditation from both Woolmark Australia and the textiles School of Sweet Georgia to ensure you receive the highest quality. To promote health and sustainable practices, we use organic Greener Shades dyes.

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Wool in a circular economy - Slow Clothing

  • Wool in a Circular Economy - Slow Clothing

    No other fibre, natural or man-made, can match all of wool’s naturally inherent benefits.

    Sustainablity 

  • Reduce waste and pollution

    Wool uses 18% less energy than polyester and nearly 70% less water than cotton to produce 100 sweaters.

    Microplastics 

  • The most reused and recycled fibre in the world

    Natural, renewable and biodegradable, wool is the most reused and recyclable fibre on the planet of the major apparel fibres.

    Circularity 
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Our Qualifications & Credentials

Woolmark Australia - Wool Appreciation, Dyeing, Sustainability

THE WOOLMARK COMPANY AUSTRALIA
The Woolmark trademark

WOOL APPRECIATION COURSE

Issued to: Cheryl Costin on 31st August 2022

Modules and Outcomes

1. Differentiate the properties of wool from other fibres  5. Identify the different ways yarn can be woven or knitted and how ths affects the end product
2. Describe the benefits of wool in terms of comfort, easy to wear, safety, appearance and versatility. 6. Describe the processes used to dye and finish wool and the environmentally friendly options associated with each.
3. Identify different Merino innovations and how these can be used to enhance the quality of products made from wool. 7. Explain the garment faults which may occur and how to best prevent them.
4. Explain how wool is manufactured from greasy wool into worsted and woollen yarn. 8. Recognise the quality assurance behind the Woolmark brand.

 

 

THE DYEING OF WOOL

Issued to: Cheryl Costin on 17th September 2022

Modules and Outcomes

1. Introduction  6. Dyeing at various stages of wool processing
2. The process of dyeing 7. Dyeing wool blends
3. The dyeing processes in wool 8. The dyehouse laboratory
4. Preparing wool for dyeing 9. The side effects of dyeing
5. Selecting and applying wool dyes 10. Environmental impacts associated with dyeing
1. describe how to dye wool and blends, including the necessary preparation of the fibre and the machinery used 3. describe the side effects of dyeing and the associated environmental issues.
2. evaluate the appropriateness of specific dyeing operations

 

School of Sweet Georgia - Dyeing, Spinning, Sheep Breeds Study

THE WOOLMARK COMPANY AUSTRALIA

ACID DYEING BASICS STUDY

Course Modules (7 Lessons)

1. Equipment, dyes & materials  2. Setting up a dye space, mixing dyes, safety
3. Dyeing with immersion techniques  4. Dyeing to the next level
5. Finishing, cleaning, troubleshooting  6. Acid dyeing study group

 

 

CREATING COMPLEX COLOURWAYS

Lecture (Covering both courses below)

 1. Dyeing intentional colour  2. Dyeing complex colour

 Course Modules (34 Lessons)

 1. Introduction  2. Three perspectives on dyeing
 3. The five variables of dyeing  4. The dye studio
 5. Principles of precision immersion dyeing  6. Review and troubleshooting
 7. Building a colour library

 

DYEING COMPLEX COLOUR

Course Modules - (48 Lessons)

  1. Getting Started  2. Colour theory for dyers
 3. Immersion dyeing with resists  4. Layering dye colours
 5. Low water immersion  6. Handpainting
 7. Self striping yarns  

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