Merino Wool Traceability
Sheep Farm - 1/4
PRODUCT
Raw Merino Wool
LOCATION
Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region, Patagonia, Chile
Our Patagonian Merino wool is sourced from an expert sheep farm with +30 years of experience producing the finest merino wool and caring for the health of the soil and environment.
Wool scouring and washing - 2/4
PRODUCT
Washed Merino Wool
LOCATION
Talca, Maule Region, Chile
The wool is scoured and washed to remove the lanolin (wool grease) and vegetables using a small-scale processing unit and skilled artisans. Clean wool is essential of the final product to have the highest quality.
Wool Mill - 3/4
PRODUCT
Wool Yarn
LOCATION
Llay Llay, Valparaiso Region, Chile
Our cleaned Merino wool is then taken to the Quintessense & Co's wool mill in the city of Llay-Llay. Quintessence is the best wool producer in Chile and is recognized around the world for its unique alpaca wool. Their +30 year of experience carding and spinning the finest yarns are put to good work on our Patagonian Merino, producing the most exquisite, soft, squishy, and luxurious Merino yarn you will feel.
Hand Dyeing 4/4
PRODUCT
Hand dyed wool skeins
LOCATION
Talca, Maule Region, Chile
The precious Patagonian Merino wool skein arrives at Bagual where we hand-dye the wool using GOTs certified eco-friendly dyes. Skeins are dyed in small batches with carefully crafted colors giving the wool lively colors that will stand out on your garments and memories.