ALPEN

Goat Hair & Wool | Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

Alpen is a strong, heritage yarn designed for durability, structure and longevity.

Spun from a balanced blend of goat hair and wool, it offers exceptional strength and resilience whilst maintaining enough flexibility to work comfortably on the loom or in handcraft.

Traditionally used for carpets, bags, and structural textiles, this yarn reflects a long history of utilitarian fibre craft.

The goat hair contributes strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, whilst wool provides cohesion and flexibility.

Spun in Switzerland from carefully sourced fibres, Alpen is ideal for textile work requiring stability, structure, and endurance.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% goat hair, 50% pure wool
Yarn type: 2-ply (Nm 1.5/2)
Weight: Heavy / structural yarn
Length: approx. 75 m per 100 g
Form: approx. 250 g skein
Recommended needle size: approx. 5 mm

Origin:
• Goat hair from China
• Wool from England

Production: Spun in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Colour: Natural undyed tones

What it is ideal for

• Weaving
• Carpets and rugs
• Bags
• Wall hangings
• Structural textile work
• Durable textile applications

Character

Goat hair provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Wool contributes flexibility and cohesion.

The result is a yarn designed for strength, longevity, and traditional textile craft.

Care

Hand wash gently if required
Dry flat

This yarn is designed for durable textile use.

Shade continuity

This yarn is undyed. Natural variation between skeins reflects the fibre origin.

Cotton Warp Yarn for Weaving | 100% Cotton | 3 Sizes Available

Strong cotton warp yarn designed for reliable weaving.

This 100% cotton warp yarn is spun in Germany from American cotton and constructed specifically for use as warp on the loom. The tightly structured yarn provides strength and stability during weaving.

Available in three different thicknesses, the yarn can be used for a wide range of weaving projects — from strong textiles to lighter woven fabrics.

Supplied on 250g cones, the yarn feeds smoothly and consistently when warping and weaving.

The cotton fibre also makes this yarn suitable for traditional natural dyeing, producing beautiful results with natural dyes.

Available Sizes

Suggested Warp Sett (EPI)

These values provide a general starting point. Final sett will vary depending on weave structure and desired fabric density.

Open weave structures may require a slightly lower sett, while twills and denser fabrics may benefit from a higher sett.

Yarn Specifications

Suitable For

• hand weaving
• rigid heddle looms
• floor looms
• textile art and fibre crafts
• natural dye projects