Merino Wool

Every fall/winter I receive a lot of orders for my Alpine and Alpine Reversible style caps. These are my favorite cap because of their warmth, softness, and snug fit while worn under my helmet during the wet winter commutes. The problem that I am facing is that it is very hard for me to source enough of this merino wool that is of good quality, nice colors and not overpriced. My business is about recycling used garments to create new hats, but I am thinking that I may have to make an exception for the Alpine caps. The brand I am looking into working with to get merino wool is called MAPP Check it out. They seem to have a pretty sustainable business and create a quality product. Not sure what it will cost yet. They are sending me some samples. What I may do is still find used merino in various colors and use this to mix with a black new merino fabric. Otherwise it could be very expensive to order a variety of fabric colors in bulk. I'm curious what people think of this so please let me know. Feedback is helpful in creating a product that cyclists will benefit from.

Below are some photos from some recent mushroom gathering. Yummm!

a very big chantrelle!

Birch boletes