Winter weather is upon us and, especially in this season, keeping the whole body warm is very important to achieve maximum comfort… without ever forgetting style.
This is particularly true for knitwear, where scarves and foulards represent a true distinctive element of the personality and values of those who wear them and, at the same time, an important ally in combating the drop in temperatures.
To achieve this dual purpose (marketing and recognizability on one hand and comfort on the other), it is important to make a right and conscious choice of the best and warmest yarns suitable for the winter season.
For this reason, we at Seterie Mosconi, who boast tradition and long experience in the quality yarn sector, have created this handy, easy-to-read guide to discover which are the best yarns for scarves and foulards in anticipation of the arrival of the big cold.
Inside, you can learn about the characteristics of each yarn, remembering that we at Seterie Mosconi are able to create scarves and foulards not only of excellent workmanship because they are 100% Made in Italy, but also perfectly personalized and, therefore, suitable for every need. Let’s begin.
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The best warm yarns for scarves and foulards in winter
Merino Wool
Let’s start with a great classic, wool yarn. Fine and soft, it is generally durable, water-repellent, and offers good insulation thanks to its moisture-wicking properties, making it desirable for use in a variety of garments. Merino wool, then, takes its name from the sheep it comes from, Merino, which lives in some of the coldest places in the world including New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and South Africa.
Alpaca
Alpaca fibers can be fine and soft, but for the most part, they are rather itchy and stiffer than Merino or Cashmere: this happens because alpacas are animals very similar to camels and their fleece is denser and thicker than sheep or goat wool. For this reason, Alpaca fibers are sometimes mixed with wool to improve their draping qualities. Additionally, alpaca wool has tiny air pockets that provide greater breathability and insulation.
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Cashmere
Cashmere is obtained from the undercoat of the Cashmere goat, which makes up only about a quarter of the total fleece. Known for its softness, cashmere is extremely fine with resilience similar to sheep’s wool, but more delicate. After Merino, it is the most popular wool fiber known for its luxurious feel and is considered three times more insulating than sheep’s wool.
Angora
Angora, on the other hand, comes from the undercoat of the Angora rabbit whose fibers are extremely fine, making this yarn incredibly soft and the most precious of all those listed. The fibers are very light and not very strong, with low resilience, and for this reason, Angora is often mixed with more resistant or more elastic materials.
Modal
Developed in Japan in the 1950s, Modal fabric (beautiful, thin, soft, smooth, and elastic) is a semi-synthetic made from beech pulp. It is actually a form of rayon, another plant-based fabric that, along with Lyocell, is defined as “regenerated cellulose,” but compared to this, Modal has high moisture resistance and extra softness. Modal is often blended with other fibers such as cotton and spandex for greater strength.
If you are looking for scarves and foulards with special warm yarns for winter, we at Seterie Mosconi have what you need: do not hesitate to contact us!
