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Provenance, technique et voix du métier — des récits signés Marcelo & Patrice.
Wool and skin health: eczema soothed
In a previous article, we already debunked the myth that wool causes allergies. But there's an even more surprising scientific twist to...
Washing wool: a neglected but crucial step
When one thinks of wool processing, the imagination almost always turns to spinning—that romantic image of the spinning wheel turning, the thread...
Create an exclusive thread for a brand or store
From idea to testable thread: decisions to make to develop an exclusive base consistent with your brand and your customers.
Combed or carded yarn: which to choose for your project?
Two preparations, two behaviors: discover when to favor a combed or carded yarn depending on the desired feel, definition, and use.
Wool and sleep: how it helps you sleep better
Falling asleep in 13 minutes with wool, compared to 27 with cotton: a study from the University of Sydney confirms it. Why...
How to prepare a fleece before sending it to a spinning mill
Sorting, drying, packaging, and information to include: the steps that facilitate the evaluation of a fleece before it is sent to the...
The Invisible Work of Farmers
Between the sheep and your ball of yarn, there's an almost invisible agricultural expertise. Pasture management, family succession, land care: why the...
Why wool regulates your temperature (warm in winter, cool in summer)
Wool doesn't just "keep you warm": thanks to its hygroscopicity, it absorbs up to 35% of its weight in moisture and regulates...
Where to get your wool spun in Quebec? Steps, criteria, and questions to ask
A practical guide to choosing a spinning mill in Quebec, preparing your application, and comparing services without limiting yourself to price.
Why a partnership with a bedding company makes sense
Noils—these fibers too short to be spun—are not waste. Why Makeloo Studio is exploring a bedding partnership in Lavaltrie, and what "industrial...
From our home turf: why a mascot and a distinct brand
Why did Makeloo Studio create a second brand, De par chez nous, with its own mascot? Two audiences, two languages—but a single...
From Shearing to Skein: The Main Steps
When you hold a perfectly finished ball of yarn in your hands, ready for your next project, it's easy to forget the...