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Provenance, technique et voix du métier — des récits signés Marcelo & Patrice.
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...
Why wool is not an allergen (the myth finally debunked)
"I can't wear wool; it makes me itch and gives me hives." If you work in the textile industry, you've probably heard...
Fiber diameter: the secret to comfort
Why does one wool sweater itch and another not? It all comes down to the fiber diameter, measured in microns. A key...
What exactly is wool?
Wool is more than just sheep's hair: it's a protein fiber made of keratin, capable of bending thousands of times without breaking....
Beyond "Laine du Pays": The Art and Science of Fibre According to Robson, Parkes, and Hunter
At Makeloo Studio Laine Québec, we redefine textile heritage by rejecting the vague concept of “laine du pays” (country wool), which is...
Where to buy local Quebec wool online and in-store (2026)
2026 Guide to Buying Local Quebec Wool: online via our shop or in person at our workshop in Lavaltrie, Lanaudière. Wool spun...
Quebec sock yarn and knitting wool — how to choose (2026 guide)
How to choose Quebec sock yarn: twist, fiber, worsted vs. woolen. And why local wool spun in Lavaltrie lasts longer than imported...