Re-belle – 100% knitting yarn, recycled, eco-responsible and made in France
Re-belle is a 100% knitting yarn made from recycled fibers. Exclusive to La Droguerie. Made in France. A unique blend of wool, cotton, linen, silk, and polyamide for a soft, colorful, and environmentally friendly knit.
Learn more about our Re-belle knitting yarn
How does recycling work? We collect batches of industrial knitting scraps and used textiles collected by social organizations (Emmaüs, Red Cross, etc.) which are sorted by color and material then shredded into fluff and grouped by material for a regular mix containing approximately: 4% silk + 4% linen + 10% cotton + 50% wool + 23% polyamide.
This is the revival of a beautiful material in “Re-belle”. Compared to the carbon footprint of a standard spinning mill, the impact of our “Re-belle” is limited to 4%! Thank you for the planet!
Composition
Re-belle is a knitting yarn made from 100% recycled fibers (approximately: 4% silk + 4% linen + 10% cotton + 50% wool + 23% polyamide). We collect the scraps which are sorted by color and material then shredded into fluff and grouped by material for a regular mix.
Qualities
The colors are obtained without re-dyeing, only by mixing shades of colored bourrettes, until the final shade, with artist's precision!
We then proceed to a classic carded spinning process, maintaining the artisanal aspect and mottled colors for pleasure, obtained without re-dyeing. This yarn is then steamed, washed and softened.
Technical characteristics of Re-belle
Bulky wire
1000 metres per kilo = 50 metres (or 55 yards) in 50 gr.
- Recommended needles: 7mm.
- Jersey gauge: 10 cm = 12 stitches over 18 rows. Knit your gauge and measure it: if it is smaller, use a larger needle, if it is larger, a smaller needle (usually half a size is enough).
- Machine wash on 30° wool programme, tumble dry. Ironing with steam (not too hot) gives the Re-belle knit a lot of plumpness. Before washing the whole knit, try a sample.
- Weight: Bulky
- Needles: 7mm
- Gauge: 12 sts/10cm (4″)
- Balls: 50 g; 50 m (55 yards)
Colors
At La Droguerie, we've always played with colors! Our knitting yarns come in impressive color ranges on beautiful materials. With Re-belle, we explore France through the names of colors: Barrique Bordelaise, Tuffeau de Loire, Cèdre du Luberon...
Types of knitting patterns with Re-belle
Warm and colorful cardigans, but also accessories like a tote bag, a scarf or a hat!
Find all our knitted models in Re-belle.