The Freddie Skirt is a Gabriela Hearst classic, made of the highest quality cashmere wool blend. Formed and fitted through the waist and hips it flares out perfectly towards the hem. Perfectly paired back with the May Turtleneck, it creates a neutral utilitarian ensemble.

Details:

• 90% wool (New Zealand)
• 10% cashmere (New Zealand)
• Dying/weaving/finishing in Italy

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics. This Wakana blend of Wool and Cashmere is made with ZQ certified Merino wool; a trademark that ensures proper traceability of the fiber and respect for the animal welfare, including a guarantee of no-mulesing.

Cashmere is one of the most luxurious wools, with desirable drape, softness and wrinkle resistance. It is up to three times more insulating than regular wool, with lofty fibers that can be tightly knit into warm and lightweight fabric. Like all wool, it wicks moisture and allows skin to breathe. Cashmere is considered hypoallergenic, since it doesn’t have lanolin. While more delicate than other wool, cashmere garments will not lose their shape if properly cared for. This is due to the fiber’s natural stretch that allows garment to move with you and recover.

Merino wool fibers are extremely fine and flexible, making lightweight yarns that are soft on skin. It is lustrous and moves with body, creating comfort and luxurious drape. Like all wool, it is a renewable fiber. It provides warmth while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body, so skin stays dry. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. When you do wash Merino, it dries faster than standard wool. The exceptional durability of wool allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into proper soil conditions.

This family-owned mill was founded in 1958. Today, it is powered by renewable energy, purifies its wastewater and recycles more than 90% of its waste. They’ve recently developed a system where they were able to decrease 23% of their carbon emissions. They practice the following guidelines: No Mulesing, Textile and Health Association - Member, Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute - Member, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, RWS certified, Organic Content Standard, 100% Renewable Energy, and ZQ- Wool Standard.

This garment was produced at a family-owned factory in China. The factory complies with all local labor and safety regulations.