Earth Friendly Yarn Options at String Theory

Every day is Earth Day at String Theory.  When we choose which yarns to carry, we consider their impact on the environment. We look for natural fibers without added acrylic (made from pertroleum) and organic cottons that protect water supply (because they weren't grown with pesticides). We look for products made by companies that care about sustainability.

Handspun Hope  - these yarns are spun by hand (no fuel guzzling machines) and primarily dyed with plants that are commonly found in Rwanda.

Remix Light - made from a blend of 100% recycled fibers: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen

The yarns from Mitchell Wool are grown in the United States (primarily in the Midwest) and milled in the Midwest and dyed with all natural dyes. This is the softest "farm" yarn we've found.

Uneek Worsted - for each skein we buy, Urth Yarns plants a tree in Africa.

Renew is a blend of recycled wool, cashmere, and nylon along with a sustainably produced form of viscose, saving tons of textile waste from landfills.

Laneras Beartooth - this yarn is processed in a mill that is carbon negative.

Appalachian Baby Kits - the cotton in these kits is from sustainable family-owned cotton farms and family mills in the United States.

Other earth-friendly cottons include: Clean Cotton made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester, and Spud&Chloe Sweater