TENCEL™ branded lyocell and modal fibres are produced by environmentally responsible processes from the sustainably sourced natural raw material wood. The unique physical properties of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres lead to their great strength, comfortable and gentle skin touch, and efficient moisture absorption that keeps you cool.
fabrics that are made from Tencel®, a high quality lyocell yarn produced by Lenzing.
TENCEL™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.
Linen is known for being the oldest natural fibre still in use today made from the stalks of the flax plant Linum. Linen is highly breathable, soft and a natural insulator. It's fibres are hollow, moving air and moisture naturally. It is valued for its ability to keep cool in the summer months and trap warmth in colder weather. This is all achieved through the natural properties of the fibre itself. The production of linen requires less water and fares better in terms of water toxicity. As a result, overall, the environmental impact of the linen (flax) garment is considered to be much lower than that of the cotton garment.
Being a sustainable brand means to encourage a more mindful fashion sense.
Fabrics that are left over from textile factories are called SURPLUS TEXTILES or dead stock. These are eventually recycled or thrown away.
Giving SURPLUS fabrics a new purpose is a good way of giving value to what already exists, offering more without damaging the environment.
Elementum uses fabric SURPLUSES from Portuguese factories only, and exclusively from plant-based fibers.
Technically, it’s cotton, but from another part of the cotton plant, giving the resulting fabric a significantly different feel than typical cotton. The fiber itself is derived from cotton linter, which is the very fine, soft material that sticks to the cottonseeds and is left behind after the cotton has been ginned. Usually, these fibers are discarded, however, they are now recycled for the production of this surprisingly beautiful textile.
Elementum warmer knits are made in the Netherlands, once a rich country in the wool industry but nowadays there are only four factories left.
The owner of Knit-it is Rudi, is our knitter. He is very curious and loves to develop new designs...the perfect partner...
