AaBe x Knitwit blanket

Dutch wool AaBe x Knitwit blanket from Kempisch Heideschaap

The AaBe blanket has been a symbol of warmth and Dutch solidity since 1929. In collaboration with De Wassum, Stichting The Knitwit Stable is breathing new life into this iconic vintage blanket, with respect for nature, craftsmanship and tradition.

Transparent production process

The AaBe blanket is spun with wool from Kempen Heath sheep. Kempen Heath sheep, with their thick, woolly coats, are more than just grazers; they are the silent protectors of the natural landscape. Sheep grazing ensures that the heath remains grassy and vital and that young trees remain short. In their coats, the sheep spread seeds of faded herbs to new growth sites, and their manure stimulates soil life. In this way, Kempen Heath sheep play a crucial role in maintaining the natural balance in valuable natural areas. To ultimately make the blanket, The Knitwit Stable travelled across Europe. In an authentic family blanket factory in Northern Italy, the blanket was carefully crafted. Spun with wool from Kempen Heath sheep, they left the blanket undyed, in its natural colour. At the end of its long lifespan, the AaBe blanket can continue its natural cycle, as food for the soil.

A message for change

The AaBe x Knitwit blanket is more than just a wool blanket. It is an heirloom passed down from generation to generation. By continuing the tradition, The Knitwit Stable aims to show that high quality and sustainability are not mutually exclusive, but rather mutually reinforcing. Every aspect of the AaBe x Knitwit blanket tells a story in which every fibre counts – from the grazing sheep in the field to the warm blanket on your couch. From the sheep that gave us the wool, from the hands that made it, to the people who used it and the values it represents. It is a story of balancing tradition and innovation, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The Knitwit Stable shares an important message: by becoming aware of every step in the value chain of a biodegradable product, we can not only value it in the right way, but also give it back to the earth with respect.

How our price is structured

• Sheep/goat care: €13.19
• Materials: €45.00
• Production: € 78,-
• Operating costs: €82.44
• VAT: €69.25
• Transport: €9.25

By purchasing an item from us you invest in research, materials and machines for knowledge transfer and awareness in the chain of fair, local wool.

If you would like to know more about how our prices are structured, click here .