By Pia Rey
Autumn invites us to inaugurate the season of coats and the sweaters are the first to go into action. Just like in spring, these knitwear make the transition between seasons more bearable and warm, especially at those times when day and night alternate their temperatures widely.
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Now that climate change is a matter of concern in our lives, the decisions we make when buying our clothes are worth more than ever, which is why choosing sustainable sweaters is so important. “When shopping for a new knit, ask yourself if you can wear it beyond winter,” says Emily Chan, Vogue's Sustainability Editor, explaining 5 ways to tell if your next sweater is eco-friendly. The timelessness, quality, versatility and durability of the garments are some of the pillars of sustainable fashion, qualities that make clothes last over time and in our lives and that sweaters fulfill perfectly.
The fibers that make up the fabrics are also of the utmost importance in reducing the impact of garments on the environment. Knitwear made of wool or animal fibers, or organic cotton are biodegradable, they can return to the earth without problems. The same does not happen with those fabrics made of synthetic fibers such as acrylic or polyamides, which take thousands of years to disintegrate, releasing microplastic particles with each wash they have. The way to ensure that your next sweater is ecological is to first see what are the options that sustainable brands or designers propose, which will be made ethically and responsibly, preserving the well-being of the planet.
In jacquard by Mozh Mozh
Yes, turtleneck knitted sweaters are in fashion and are the essential piece to keep warm in low temperatures. The proposal by Mozh Mozh, the Peruvian firm recognized for its handmade knitwear, is in jacquard combining colors in abstract designs that refer to the Nazca lines, one of the attractions of Peru. The fabrics of this sustainable firm are handmade by local artisans using yarns made in Peru.
With a playful spirit by Papel de Punto
Industrial fabric with handmade finishes. Garments from Papel de Punto, the sustainable knitwear brand made in Colombia, combine the best of both worlds in a playful and vibrant proposal. All the garments created are machine-made and finished by hand, using mostly recycled cotton yarn and their production is limited, avoiding residual stock in each of the seasons. The focus of this Colombian firm is on making unique and timeless sweaters, of high quality so that they last over time.
Handmade by Graciela Huam
Peru's textile heritage and Dutch innovation come together in the brand created by Graciela Huam. The knitted garments that characterize the brand are handmade in Peru, by local artisans who preserve the ancestral knowledge of their land and are under fair trade agreements. The sweaters of this firm are one of the statement pieces that accompany the change of seasons. Each of them is made to order, to prevent overproduction and reduce the consumption of resources responsibly.
The artisan luxury of MAYDI
Without a doubt, María Solezzi, the creator of Maydi, makes woven garments a luxury in a contemporary key, recovering the artisan techniques of the northwestern region of Argentina. Each of her garments are made using certified Wildlife Friendly yarns, which ensures that no animal is harmed or harmed in the process. Maydi's sweaters and other knitted pieces are made from merino wool, which comes from Argentine Patagonia, reducing the movement of materials and promoting local industry.
Made from recycled yarns by The Endery
Retro-inspired, lightweight and timeless, The Endery's sweaters are perfect for transitioning into the seasons. The firm created by Kelly Phenicie and Ellen Saville seeks to give discarded yarn a second chance, the waste that is generated when assembling a knitted garment. The designer duo works with artisans from Peru, recovering traditional knowledge and techniques as well as recovering discarded fibers such as alpaca and pima cotton, two of the most valued yarns, to give them a new use.
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Upcycled wool by Gaia
Textile recycling is the driving force behind Gaia, the Uruguayan firm created by Agustín Petronio and Denise Rozza, who explore through their garments the different forms of upcycling Express oneself. The starting point in each of his creations is the management and treatment of textile waste to give it a new use. Gaia's sweaters are made with yarns that come from other discarded knitwear, which are unraveled by the designers and re-knitted, grouping the colors according to their similarity. This makes each of these garments unique and unrepeatable.
