8 warmest sustainable sweaters
Recycled wool or cashmere is probably the best alternative to conventional wool (if we exclude other fabrics entirely).
Recycled wool involves reusing old wool garments and turning them into new products. Doing so diverts used wool fabrics from the landfill, reducing land use. In addition, it minimizes the use of chemicals and doesn’t contribute as much to environmental pollution.
Compared to virgin wool, producing one kilogram of recycled wool helps save 11 kg of CO2 and 500 liters of water. Recycling wool also does not cause any ethical issues because no animal is harmed or treated poorly in the process.
There are several certification labels you can look for if you want to make sure that you are purchasing recycled wool, the most famous one being the Global Recycled Standard.
Below you'll find a selection of cool jumpers made from recycled wool or cashmere.Pangaia
- Seamless neckline
- Oversized fit
- Silicon P branding
- Chunky knit
5% Recycled Wool
Product packaging is part bio-based, acting to preserve both your new garment and environment. Once opened, please discard responsibly in a compost facility to allow full disappearance within 24 weeks.
Pangaia uses a blended composition of at least 50%+ recycled cashmere and wool, from both pre and post-consumer materials.
Made in Turkey.
3 colours.
price: 375 USD.
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Colorful standard
Wool products of Colorful Standard are made from 100% recycled merino wool, certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The wool is made from the recycled fibers of wool sweaters and the production process is both ethical and responsible. Using recycled wool reduces the spinning and dyeing process, which saves water and energy.
This jumper model is given the following description on the brand’s website: “Like the sweater your grandma knitted, but cooler. Our merino wool crew is a luxuriously soft midweight crew, with a cozy feel and clean cut. Almost as if it were knitted with love, from grandma”.
22 colours!!!
• Unisex Style
• 100% Recycled Extra-Fine Merino Wool
• Environmentally Friendly Dyed Yarn
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
• Pre-washed
• Made in Portugal
price: 120€
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Another Tomorrow
Brand’s Global Recycle Standard (GRS) Certified supplier has crafted this material from both pre- and post-consumer recycled cashmere.
This cashmere retains the soft and warm qualities of virgin cashmere. The cashmere is a mix of pre and post consumer recycled materials sourced all from within Italy.
The fabric supplier is Global Recycling Standard Certified. This means that site is third party audited for social and environmental standards and the materials are certified as recycled.
The production impact of virgin cashmere is extremely harmful to planet and people. Between 1999 and 2019, the number of cashmere goats in Mongolia increased almost fourfold from seven million to 27 million. The rearing of these goats has led to extreme overgrazing and desertification, severely threatening local communities and natural environments. The goat’s sharp hooves break through topsoil and their eating habits - ripping up plants from their roots - make it impossible for grasslands to survive.
- 95% Recycled Cashmere, 5% Recycled Wool
- Relaxed fit
- Engineered stitch detail at sleeves and body
- Dropped shoulders
- Hand wash, dry flat
Price: 760 €.
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London W11
Their sustainable principle is simple and quantitative: Make desirable new product from old unwanted product. Each garment they produce reduces waste and minimises resource consumption. With each garment they create, the recycled amount of waste is quantified, identifying the limited use of new natural resources.
They strive to create desirable and enduring garments with the least impact on the environment. They are committed to circular yarns and to collecting and recycling old cashmere items into fine new circular yarn.
- 90% Regenerated Italian cashmere
- 10% Grade A virgin cashmere
- Made in Italy – view manufacturer
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The Reformation
Dropped shoulders and ribbed hem.
This is a fine-gauge recycled cashmere blend sweater knit - 90% Recycled Cashmere, 10% Cashmere. Hand wash + dry flat.
Price: 348 €.
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Amour Vert
- Mid-gauge cashmere sweater featuring crewneck, long sleeve, drop shoulder and rib detailing around shoulder.
- Made with 100% Recycled Cashmere.
- This item is designed to have a standard fit, we recommend selecting your usual size.
Price: 250 $
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Jan N June
This classy knitted jumper is the perfect staple for your capsule wardrobe - not too oversized, with an O-shaped collar. Because of the recycled Mohair ANI is extra fluffy and light. The knit yarn is made out of a mix of 50% Mohair and 50% Wool. Super warm and cozy!
4 colours.
Price: 181 $
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Dedicated
- Relaxed fit
- GRS recycled wool
- High ribbed neck
- Mix knit technique
- 5 gauge
2 colours.
Price: 169 $
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