ANIMAL NATURAL FIBERS
Merino Península Valdés certified Wildlife Friendly
Certification, traceability and designation from the origin of the wool, originating from the Merino race grown up in the Natural Protected Area of Península Valdés (Área Natural Protegida Península Valdés ANPPV).
Comes from Península Valdés, Chubut Certified Wildlife Friendly since 2019
The wool comes from the sheep’s and can be used after the process of shearing. The shearing of the Merino wool happens yearly, between October and November. The Merino wool comes entirely from the selected fleeces of our best animals of Merino race. Each one of the steps of the process (from the breeding of the animals to the spinning and the dying of the wool) goes following a strict process, with a specific protocol, in order to ensure not only the quality of our products, but also the way we obtain them and then conceive them.
All the selected fibers following the elaboration process of Merino from Valdés have a diameter (fineness) of not less than 20 microns. The fleeces following the elaboration process of Merino, are washed and brushed in a certified washing machine. The obtained tops are rebrushed and spined in a certified spinning mill. We use a range of titles, from the thickest ones (3/8).
Warm fiber used in the countries with winter temperatures. It started to be used especially for accessories, like gloves and socks. Later, its use became a little wider, for clothing and accessories for the house. This fiber exists since already a long time.
The sheep’s live in cold mountain areas, they have a healthy and natural feeding. They are sheared regularly, and we obtain a better wool while they arrive at the adult age.
Merino Península Valdés certified Wildlife Friendly
Certification, traceability and designation from the origin of the wool, originating from the Merino race grown up in the Natural Protected Area of Península Valdés (Área Natural Protegida Península Valdés ANPPV).
Comes from Península Valdés, Chubut Certified Wildlife Friendly since 2019
The wool comes from the sheep’s and can be used after the process of shearing. The shearing of the Merino wool happens yearly, between October and November. The Merino wool comes entirely from the selected fleeces of our best animals of Merino race. Each one of the steps of the process (from the breeding of the animals to the spinning and the dying of the wool) goes following a strict process, with a specific protocol, in order to ensure not only the quality of our products, but also the way we obtain them and then conceive them.
All the selected fibers following the elaboration process of Merino from Valdés have a diameter (fineness) of not less than 20 microns. The fleeces following the elaboration process of Merino, are washed and brushed in a certified washing machine. The obtained tops are rebrushed and spined in a certified spinning mill. We use a range of titles, from the thickest ones (3/8).
Warm fiber used in the countries with winter temperatures. It started to be used especially for accessories, like gloves and socks. Later, its use became a little wider, for clothing and accessories for the house. This fiber exists since already a long time.
The sheep’s live in cold mountain areas, they have a healthy and natural feeding. They are sheared regularly, and we obtain a better wool while they arrive at the adult age.
Guanaco
The Guanaco fiber is part of the so-called special fibers, originating from the camelids (Llama, Alpaca, Vicuña and Guanaco). Guanaco used in MAYDI’s designs comes from a cooperative in Payunia, Mendoza that has sustainable management of the specie.
The whole extraction process is done by hand. Ancestral techniques are used thanks to the processing with distaff. It is one of the finest fibers in the world, known for its silkiness, lightness and for its insulating property. The Guanaco is a “rare” fiber, special, that is why it is meant for the confection of high-quality pieces and clothing.
Guanaco
The Guanaco fiber is part of the so-called special fibers, originating from the camelids (Llama, Alpaca, Vicuña and Guanaco). Guanaco used in MAYDI’s designs comes from a cooperative in Payunia, Mendoza that has sustainable management of the specie.
The whole extraction process is done by hand. Ancestral techniques are used thanks to the processing with distaff. It is one of the finest fibers in the world, known for its silkiness, lightness and for its insulating property. The Guanaco is a “rare” fiber, special, that is why it is meant for the confection of high-quality pieces and clothing.
Llama
A natural and wild fiber. It is part of the family of the camelids. MAYDI´s Llama comes from La Puna, Jujuy. Its wool gets extracted thanks to a shearing process, respecting fully the animal and without harming him.
The entire process takes about 8 months in total, including the shearing, the careful selection by color and quality, the washing, the drying, then the spinning machine is used.
The Llamas are native from South America and grow up freely in Argentina. These animals are used to live in high, cold, and dry areas. The Argentine Llama is of excellent quality, regarding its brightness, silkiness, and fineness.
Llama
A natural and wild fiber. It is part of the family of the camelids. MAYDI´s Llama comes from La Puna, Jujuy. Its wool gets extracted thanks to a shearing process, respecting fully the animal and without harming him.
The entire process takes about 8 months in total, including the shearing, the careful selection by color and quality, the washing, the drying, then the spinning machine is used.
The Llamas are native from South America and grow up freely in Argentina. These animals are used to live in high, cold, and dry areas. The Argentine Llama is of excellent quality, regarding its brightness, silkiness, and fineness.
Baby Llama
A natural and young fiber, originating from the first shearing of the Baby Llama. It is part of the family of the camelids. Its wool gets extracted thanks to a shearing process, respecting fully the animal and without harming it.
The Baby Llama has an exclusive quality of fiber, coming from the first shearing of the animal, and for this reason, it is more soft and more costly, by being more special and exclusive.
Baby Llama
A natural and young fiber, originating from the first shearing of the Baby Llama. It is part of the family of the camelids. Its wool gets extracted thanks to a shearing process, respecting fully the animal and without harming it.
The Baby Llama has an exclusive quality of fiber, coming from the first shearing of the animal, and for this reason, it is more soft and more costly, by being more special and exclusive.
Mohair certified Wildlife Friendly
The Mohair is the fiber that comes from the hair of the Angora goat. It is very similar to the sheep wool for its composition. MAYDI´s designs use fiber that comes from Zapala, Neuquén certified Wildlife Friendly. The shearing happens on a yearly base, with a scheme of two shearing’s per year, in autumn and in spring.
It is an insulating fiber, strong, thin, soft, flat, and bright. It is considered as a luxury fiber. The thin hair of the youngest goats is used for the confection of clothing, but the hair from the oldest animals is more intended for carpets and heavy fabrics, like covered pieces and jackets.
Argentina is the main exporter of the Mohair fiber worldwide. The production systems of Mohair are very extensive, as it is a process done by the hands of the local producers, whom have a maximum of 150 animals per producer.
Mohair certified Wildlife Friendly
The Mohair is the fiber that comes from the hair of the Angora goat. It is very similar to the sheep wool for its composition. MAYDI´s designs use fiber that comes from Zapala, Neuquén certified Wildlife Friendly. The shearing happens on a yearly base, with a scheme of two shearing’s per year, in autumn and in spring.
It is an insulating fiber, strong, thin, soft, flat, and bright. It is considered as a luxury fiber. The thin hair of the youngest goats is used for the confection of clothing, but the hair from the oldest animals is more intended for carpets and heavy fabrics, like covered pieces and jackets.
Argentina is the main exporter of the Mohair fiber worldwide. The production systems of Mohair are very extensive, as it is a process done by the hands of the local producers, whom have a maximum of 150 animals per producer.
Vicuña
The Vicuña forms part of the family of the camelids. It is a wild animal, like the Guanaco. Considered by the aboriginal peoples as the silk of the earth. Comes from El Condor, La Puna, Jujuy.
The extraction of the fiber happens through a shearing process, for which a special ceremony is organized, the ceremony of the Chaccu. The Vicuña fiber is considered between one of the finest and most sophisticated fibers of the world. Depending on its geographical location, the color can be rather lighter or darker.
This fiber has antiallergic properties, with an insulating power and comes out for its extreme softness. The process is entirely done by hand, from the spinning to the elaboration of the pieces using ancestral techniques
Vicuña
The Vicuña forms part of the family of the camelids. It is a wild animal, like the Guanaco. Considered by the aboriginal peoples as the silk of the earth. Comes from El Condor, La Puna, Jujuy.
The extraction of the fiber happens through a shearing process, for which a special ceremony is organized, the ceremony of the Chaccu. The Vicuña fiber is considered between one of the finest and most sophisticated fibers of the world. Depending on its geographical location, the color can be rather lighter or darker.
This fiber has antiallergic properties, with an insulating power and comes out for its extreme softness. The process is entirely done by hand, from the spinning to the elaboration of the pieces using ancestral techniques
Baby Alpaca
The term “Baby Alpaca” refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It’s the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpaca fleece is soft and silky. It is lighter in weight and up to 7x warmer than sheep’s wool but very breathable because it has no lanolin, it is hypoallergenic, naturally water repellent and flame-resistant. Another bonus is that alpaca has a low environmental impact compared to other natural fibers. Alpacas are neat and clean. Incas valued alpaca wool more than silver and gold. Only royalty could wear it.
Baby Alpaca
The term “Baby Alpaca” refers to the grading of the fineness of the fiber. It’s the softest part of an adult Alpaca (usually the chest), not the age of the animal. Alpaca fleece is soft and silky. It is lighter in weight and up to 7x warmer than sheep’s wool but very breathable because it has no lanolin, it is hypoallergenic, naturally water repellent and flame-resistant. Another bonus is that alpaca has a low environmental impact compared to other natural fibers. Alpacas are neat and clean. Incas valued alpaca wool more than silver and gold. Only royalty could wear it.