Merino, micronage, carded or combed yarn, gauge, ribbing… Sainte Armure gives you a simple method for understanding what makes a good woollen jumper. Bonus: 3 maintenance tips to prevent felting and pilling.
In this episode, Sainte Armure (with Paul Boyer, Head of Sustainable Innovation) explains how to choose the right woollen jumper by going beyond « feel ».
Why micronage (fibre diameter) influences softness, and how spinning (worsted vs. carded yarn) changes warmth, appearance and hold. The episode also looks at knit structures (jersey, ribbing), gauge (needles per inch) and construction methods, including the seamless knit chosen by Sainte Armure for greater comfort.
Finally, a focus on wool care, preventing pilling, and the challenges of traceability and animal welfare.