The Knitwit Stable

The small team at Knitwit Stable is proud to develop and knit every single product in their own workshop in Baambrugge.
The merino wool is mainly sourced from the company’s own merino sheep and supplemented by wool from other Dutch merino breeders, who are carefully checked for more sustainable practices and visited in person at regular intervals. The wool is mainly produced in the Netherlands and spun and dyed into yarn in Italy.

The company uses high-quality materials such as merino wool, mohair, alpaca and a small amount of synthetic fibres such as recycled nylon and elastane to guarantee durability. A particular advantage of the merino wool used is that it is not chemically treated. This preserves the natural appearance and quality of the wool. The wool is usually left in its natural state to minimise the environmental impact. 
In some cases, the wool is dyed in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This emphasises the company’s commitment to more sustainable and environmentally friendly production practices.
The packaging is plastic-free and consists of recycled cardboard, paper tape and jute. Transport to Italy takes place in large bales that are pressed into jute.

Most products are wool blends, in rare cases with a small amount of synthetic fibres. Wool as such is biodegradable, but as a mixed fibre the recycling process is more difficult. The company justifies the synthetic fibres with properties such as strength or elasticity. When these products are recycled, care is taken to ensure that the fibre content is cut out. The company values the renewable material, which is fully recyclable, and will also accept your unused items for recycling if necessary. 
If your item is broken, you can hand it in to The Knitwit Stable for repair. You can also find well-prepared video instructions on the website.

The farm and studio are located in Baambrugge in the Netherlands. The merino wool is mainly obtained from the company’s own merino sheep, which means that the supply chain can be kept short. In addition, carefully selected wool is sourced from Dutch merino breeders.

Wool is a renewable, biodegradable fibre that must be produced responsibly. The Knitwit Stable attaches great importance to animal welfare and endeavours to act in an animal-friendly manner. As the wool comes mainly from their own farm, there is great transparency with regard to animal welfare. The health of the animals is reflected in the quality of the wool. The company therefore ensures that the sheep and goats on its farm have sufficient space and are treated mulesing-free. The Merino sheep, Texel sheep and Angora goats graze on 11 hectares of meadow. The farmers that The Knitwit works with also use more sustainable, mulesing-free practices and guarantee animal welfare. 
Did you know that Dutch sheep produce around two million kilos of wool every year? 

On the website, the label points out that timeless woollen products can last up to 80 years if cared for properly. Useful tips on how to care for woollen textiles are also provided. This not only emphasises the longevity of the material, but also the company’s commitment to producing high-quality textiles that can be used for generations. 
All products are manufactured exclusively according to the made-to-order principle in order to avoid overproduction.

The Knitwit Stable offers insights into the local production of its transparent, high-quality wool products and makes the entire production chain visible. The label also breaks down the price of each product to make the value comprehensible. The actual costs include, for example, the maintenance of the sheep, the materials and labour costs.