RMS – Responsible Mohair Standard

At a time when sustainability and ethical production practices are increasingly important, the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is a valuable guide for eco-conscious consumers, laying emphasis on transparency and quality.

What is the Responsible Mohair Standard?

The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) is an independent and voluntary standard, developed in order to promote responsible mohair production. It ensures that mohair only comes from animals that are kept responsibly, in an appropriate way, thereby setting new standards in the spheres of animal welfare, soil management and social welfare. In addition, the RMS makes sure that the supply chain is transparent and reliable, it has created a benchmark across the sector for ethical and sustainable mohair production.

Main areas of interest for the RMS

The RMS covers six main areas:

1. Animals: species-appropriate care and shearing of goats.
2. Environment: sustainable land management.
3. People: fair and safe working conditions for workers.
4. Credibility: professional and independent certification.
5. Supply chain: traceability from the farm to the end product.
6. Stakeholder engagement: developed in collaboration with farmers, animal welfare experts, conservation specialists, brands and retailers.

You will find more information on the Textile Exchange website: Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) - Textile Exchange

MOHAIR 21

The entire production chain for MOHAIR 21 is RMS certified and 100 % transparent: all balls of MOHAIR 21 have their own QR-Code, which enables you to follow the individual ball back through all stages of production. Read more about "trace your yarn" here.

The name of the yarn comes, on the one hand, from the fibre content – it is composed of 58 % mohair and 42 % silk – and on the other hand from the extremely luxurious quality of the mohair used. The mohair fibres used for MOHAIR 21 have a diameter of 21 microns and are therefore amongst the softest and rarest fibres on the market, such fibres are otherwise used exclusively in the luxury sector. By way of comparison, the mohair fibres used for hand-knitting yarns usually have a diameter of 25–30 microns.

FARMING AND PRODUCTION OF MOHAIR 21

The mohair fibres for MOHAIR 21 all come from two farms, Rivervale and Glentara owned by Werner and GT Ferreria. These farms are situated in New South Wales, in southeast Australia, and have specialised in the production of high quality and eco-friendly merino and mohair fibres, which can be traced back to the specific flock and shear.

After shearing in southeast Australia, the fibres are brought to Italy, where the wool is combed. The entire production is carried out in Italy by our long-standing partner Lineapiù – from carding to dyeing, spinning, brushing and balling. The rich history of the industry in Italy, the special working methods, creativity and finishing skills make for innovative, high quality yarns.