Sustainable Style 9: Johnstons of Elgin EveryYarn Uses Leftover Yarns

Johnstons of Elgin have appeared regularly on the blog since the early days. The quality of their products, made in Scotland, is of the highest order and their men's and womenswear collections, designed by Alan Scott, are world beaters. 

I've been looking for a larger brand to include in my Sustainable Style series (as most are smaller and perhaps more agile in terms of sustainability) and I'm pleased to be able to include one of my favourite companies. Johnstons of Elgin manufacture yarns, cloth, clothing and knitwear at their mills in Elgin and Hawick in Scotland. Inevitably there is often wool (merino and lambswool) and cashmere left over from their luxury production runs so, from early August, they will be selling their EveryYarn range made from the excess yarn that would otherwise have gone to waste - a genuine effort to cut out waste.

The range is made to Johnston's high standards, and, while sustainably produced from surplus yarn, benefits from reduced prices. From reversible cashmere scarves and stoles to merino and lambswool blankets, prices range from £65 to £279. The yarns used all are dyed, spun and knitted or woven by Johnstons in their entirely in-house vertical production process.

I love the colour, design and quality of Johnstons of Elgin's products and regulars here know what a fan I am of their low key approach to luxury. This range meets their usual high standards. Johnstons of Elgin have committed themselves to sustainable production and this confirms their ethical stance. See Johnstons of Elgin

Read other features in my Sustainable Style series here.

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