Where a sheep lives, how a fiber is processed, how a yarn is composed, and how it is ultimately knitted: it all determines how a knit feels, drapes, warms, and moves with you.
In our Wool Index, you will discover the wool qualities, structures, and characteristics behind our knitwear. From characterful wool from Dutch sheep to soft merino and airy alpaca. From light and supple to compact and protective.
Ontdek de wolkwaliteiten
Strong in character.
Resilient and distinct in structure.
Our Dutch Wool Premium starts with wool from the Dutch Kempisch Heideschaap. Merino and Dutch alpaca add softness and comfort. Together, they create a powerful wool quality that provides warmth and protection, designed to be worn for years to come.
Feels
firm · warm · full of character
Features
retains shape · insulates · provides protection
Can be found in
Lowlands collection
View knitwear with wool from Dutch sheep →
Exceptionally soft.
Airy and warm without feeling heavy.
Dutch alpaca gives this quality its soft, insulating character. Merino adds extra suppleness and comfort. The natural colors of the fibers create blends with subtle nuances and depth; some colors remain completely undyed.
Feels
soft · airy · supple
Features
insulates · provides warmth · lightweight
Found in
Shelter collection
View alpaca knitwear →
Fine and soft.
Supple and pleasant on the skin.
The fine fibers of merino wool make this quality exceptionally soft and comfortable. Merino helps regulate temperature and moisture, moves naturally with the body, and retains its shape well. Furthermore, wool naturally stays fresh for a relatively long time, meaning airing it out between wears is often sufficient.
Feels
fine · soft · supple
Features
regulates temperature · breathable · retains shape
Can be found in
Shelter collection
View merino knitwear →
Airy and voluminous.
Fluffy with a subtle sheen.
The long fibers of the Angora goat give mohair its recognizable soft halo and rich texture. The material feels generous and enveloping, yet remains surprisingly light due to its airy structure. We use both a coarser and a finer variety, depending on the volume and warmth a design requires.
Feels
fluffy · soft · airy
Characteristics
provides volume · retains heat · lightweight
Found in
Drift / Hush / Ease / Rest / Still
View mohair knitwear →
Warm and strong.
Developed for everyday use.
This blend combines Dutch wool with alpaca and polyamide. The wool provides warmth and character, alpaca adds softness and insulation, and polyamide strengthens the yarn in areas where friction often occurs during wear. That's why we primarily use this quality for accessories that need to withstand daily use.
Feel
warm · compact · comfortable
Characteristics
insulating · provides strength · helps retain shape
Can be found in
Amstel gloves / Vecht socks
View accessories in Dutch Wool Mix →
Strong in character.
Resilient and distinct in structure.
Our Dutch Wool Premium starts with wool from the Dutch Kempisch Heideschaap. Merino and Dutch alpaca add softness and comfort. Together, they create a powerful wool quality that provides warmth and protection, designed to be worn for years to come.
Feels
firm · warm · full of character
Features
retains shape · insulates · provides protection
Can be found in
Lowlands collection
View knitwear with wool from Dutch sheep →
Exceptionally soft.
Airy and warm without feeling heavy.
Dutch alpaca gives this quality its soft, insulating character. Merino adds extra suppleness and comfort. The natural colors of the fibers create blends with subtle nuances and depth; some colors remain completely undyed.
Feels
soft · airy · supple
Features
insulates · provides warmth · lightweight
Found in
Shelter collection
View alpaca knitwear →
Fine and soft.
Supple and pleasant on the skin.
The fine fibers of merino wool make this quality exceptionally soft and comfortable. Merino helps regulate temperature and moisture, moves naturally with the body, and retains its shape well. Furthermore, wool naturally stays fresh for a relatively long time, meaning airing it out between wears is often sufficient.
Feels
fine · soft · supple
Features
regulates temperature · breathable · retains shape
Can be found in
Shelter collection
View merino knitwear →
Airy and voluminous.
Fluffy with a subtle sheen.
The long fibers of the Angora goat give mohair its recognizable soft halo and rich texture. The material feels generous and enveloping, yet remains surprisingly light due to its airy structure. We use both a coarser and a finer variety, depending on the volume and warmth a design requires.
Feels
fluffy · soft · airy
Characteristics
provides volume · retains heat · lightweight
Found in
Drift / Hush / Ease / Rest / Still
View mohair knitwear →
Warm and strong.
Developed for everyday use.
This blend combines Dutch wool with alpaca and polyamide. The wool provides warmth and character, alpaca adds softness and insulation, and polyamide strengthens the yarn in areas where friction often occurs during wear. That's why we primarily use this quality for accessories that need to withstand daily use.
Feel
warm · compact · comfortable
Characteristics
insulating · provides strength · helps retain shape
Can be found in
Amstel gloves / Vecht socks
View accessories in Dutch Wool Mix →
What wool naturally can
The natural structure of wool traps air between the fibers. This creates an insulating layer that helps retain body heat, without the material having to feel heavy.
What wool can do naturally
Wool can absorb moisture and release it back into the environment. This helps the material regulate temperature and humidity, keeping it comfortable to wear even when conditions change. Because wool is less prone to odor, airing it out between wears is often sufficient.
What wool naturally can do
Wool fibers can bend, move, and spring back. This natural elasticity helps knitwear retain its shape and makes the material suitable for frequent and long-term wear.
Wool qualities compared
Every type of wool does something different.
One wool offers firmness and character, another softness, airiness, or warmth. Compare our wool qualities based on feel, wearing comfort, and what they add to a knit.
This way, you'll discover which wool best suits how you want to wear your knit.
Feel: firm · dry · distinctive
Wear: warm · insulating
Strong in: shape & structure
Feels: exceptionally soft · airy
Wears: warm · light
Strong in: softness & comfort
Feel: fine · supple · soft
Wear: breathable · comfortable
Strong in: temperature regulation
Feel: soft · hairy · slightly shiny
Wear: warm · light · airy
Strong in: volume & appearance
Want to feel it first?
You don't just buy knitwear with your eyes.
Receive a wool sample pack featuring all the colors from the collection and a knitted swatch in the wool type and texture of your choice.
This way, you can experience how the wool feels at home before you choose.
BREIEN & STRUCTUREN
Structure Library
Structure changes everything
The same wool can feel, drape, and function differently depending on how it is knitted.
How do you want your knit to feel?
The weight of a knit not only determines how much warmth it provides, but also how airy, full, or enveloping it feels.
Lichtgewicht
Light · airy · refined
Finer knits with little weight and an airy feel. Think fine mohair and lighter knits like Ember and Moss: warm without feeling heavy or dense.
Mid-weight
Comfortable · versatile · everyday
More body and warmth, without being heavy. A balanced weight that is comfortable to wear and suitable for a large part of the year. Think Dusk and Glow.
Insulating
Warm · substantial · protective
Thicker knits that retain more air around the body and therefore insulate more effectively. From robust jacquards like Dijk, Weide, and Oever to Husk: designed for colder weather and more protection.
A knit is the sum of its parts
Yarn, weight, and knit structure work together. Every choice changes how a knit feels, drapes, and wears.
Cloud quality
It starts with the fiber
The wool determines the base: from sturdy and characterful to soft, fine or airy.
Knit structure
The stitch gives shape
How a yarn is knitted determines the structure, elasticity, volume, and how a knit drapes on the body.
Weight
More or less weight
The amount of material and density of the knit determine whether a knit feels light and supple, or warm and embracing.
Character
Not every wool has to feel the same. Structure, origin and fiber give a knit its own character.
Softness
Softness is not an end in itself. We seek the softness that suits the garment and how you wear it.
Function
Warmth, resilience, firmness, or lightness. We also choose wool for what it needs to be capable of.
VAN SCHAAP TOT KNITWEAR
from sheep to knitwear
Wool starts with the sheep
The wool starts with the sheep
A fleece grows back every year. Breed, landscape, climate, and habitat give the wool its unique properties. This is where the material begins – long before it becomes a thread or a garment.
from sheep to knitwear
Shave & select
Not all fibres are the same
After shearing, the wool is carefully selected. Factors such as fineness, length, colour and quality are assessed to determine which wool is suitable for further processing and for what purpose.
from sheep to knitwear
Washing & Combing
From fleece to fibre
Raw wool is washed to remove dirt and natural residues. The fibres are then prepared and aligned for spinning. What remains is the basis for an even and usable yarn.
from sheep to knitwear
Colour & yarn
Wool finds its purpose here
The fibres are spun into yarn and, depending on the design, receive their colour. Sometimes we use one type of wool, sometimes we combine different fibres. Each choice changes the softness, strength, colour, and character of the final knitted fabric.
from sheep to knitwear
Knitting
From yarn to form
During knitting, the yarn gains structure and shape. Stitch, density, and tension determine how a knit drapes, how much warmth it retains, and how supple or firm it feels. Material and construction come together here.
from sheep to knitwear
Finishing
Made to be worn
After knitting, each garment is finished and checked. Washing and finishing bring the knitwear to its final shape and feel. Ready to be worn — and to become more and more yours with use.
From fiber to yarn
See how this wool quality is composed and processed.
Dutch Wool Premium
Merino
Merino
From the outside in
Wool starts in the landscape.
What we do with it determines how it ultimately feels.