the ecume sweater is one of our favourites this season. the loose straight cut is easy to pair with any kind of trousers or jean, for a casual or chic look. the mix of organic cotton and alpaca wool feels very nice on your skin. the dark grey tone matches all sorts of denims as well as bright colors really well.

56% alpaca wool 44% organic cotton

loose cut, slim sleeves, v-neck

caring for wool

wool is actually a lot easier to take care of than you might think. usually it is enough to just hang it outside. wool will hardly ever smell. if you have stains on your wool items try hand washing them. you can use a natural shampoo - remember not to use hot water! wool can shrink easily. many washing machines offer a wool programme - be careful with these as many are too hot or too rough. the most important care instruction: lay flat to dry (on a towel on your hanger) so that the wool piece does not lose shape or stretch.

what is wool?

wool is a fibre from the fleece of an animal - sheep, goats, alpacas. there are even the first prototypes of dog wool on the market!

why love wool?

nothing is warmer on cold days than wool! also it is natural, biodegradable, renewable, breathable and durable. 

wool production

it is hard to find clear statistics on this topic. what is clear: wool uses less water than cotton in production. however, it also depends in what environment the animals are kept and how much water this uses. also wool has to be washed - depending on the dirt this takes a lot of water. here it really depends on where the wool comes from and how these animals were kept. since we work with small partners, we can assure our wool does not come from mass productions.

ethically made in bulgaria

based in: france
founded by: nathalie goyette & christian tournafol, 2005
products: clothing

'les racines du ciel' (the roots of heaven) is named after the 1956 novel that tells the story of a crusading environmentalist, who fights to preserve elephants from extinction. in its essence, this  tale is a metaphor for the quest for the salvation of all humanity. and it is so suitable for the founding story of this fashion brand. nathalie and christian are veterans of the fashion industry, who both bring many years of experience in this sector. after realizing they didn't want to continue to work for non-sustainable brands, they decided to do their own thing. and that "thing" is 'les racines du ciel', a sustainable knitwear brand. the founding team says it best themselves: "by putting respect for humans, animals, and nature at the heart of our garments, we have chosen to create timeless, quality clothing that we love to wear over time."

les racines du ciel stands for

qualitative - sustainable - timeless

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