Saffira – A Jewel Among Luxury Yarns!

Just like the gem that has inspired it, Saffira is a very luxurious blend of the highest quality merino yarn and mulberry silk. 

Merino wool is one of the finest and most exclusive fibres available due to its unique shine and softness. Our merino wool is of course mulesing-free. It comes from Argentina (Patagonia) and is GOTS-certified. This means that the animals are kept according to ecological standards, the working environment is safe, workers receive fair pay, and there is no child labour or excessive working hours.  This is done through regular inspections of the entire supply chain; from the farms to the washing, spinning and dyeing processes to bring you a fibre that is 100 % organic.

Merino wool is highly breathable and has excellent thermoregulating properties: the fabric easily traps in air and retains heat when temperatures are cold and humid. Unlike regular wool, it is naturally lighter and softer, so it is not scratchy and can be worn directly on the skin.  

It is, however, the mulberry silk, which has been known for over 5000 years as the “queen of textiles,” that gives Saffira its ultimate luxurious characteristics both in look and feel.  To quote Oscar de la Renta, “Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand.” Even though Mulberry silk is a very delicate fibre it is also very strong. It is particularly smooth and soft so it can be worn directly on the skin.  Silk gives Saffira its glossy touch. It also makes it strong, and supple with an excellent drape.

Saffira is spun for us in Italy by a renowned spinning mill with which we have been working for many years following the highest European standards so that no toxic bleaches, dyes or other chemicals are used in the manufacturing of the yarn.