MATERIALS

Himalayan wool comes from Tibetan Highland sheep who have developed a robust and durable wool to survive harsh Himalayan winters. The durability of this wool is characterized by the large amounts of Lanolin secreted by Himalayan sheep, lanolin makes the wool naturally water and stain resistant. When dyed, Himalayan wool maintains an incredible depth due to the color never being flat.

Characteristics:
– High-resistance
– Opaque, Himalayan wool can be dyed in any color.
– Soft to the touch
– Available in undyed, tiger dye and abrash

Himalayan wool is available in a wide selection of natural colors, from light to dark tones. At the cc-tapis atelier, when the sheep are shorn, the wool is divided by color and cc-tapis offers 6 different natural tones.

Characteristics:
– High-resistance
– Opaque
– Soft to the touch

cc-tapis uses pure silks refined in China and India, natural fibers made by the silkworm. Extremely fine with a beautiful and natural shine, silk is known for its strength and durability.

Characteristics:
– Medium resistance
– Shiny, can be dyed in any color
– Smooth and soft to the touch

These vegetal silks are mace from natural fibers: Bamboo silk is created from bamboo cellulose whilst Banana silk is created from the waste products of banana plants. Both have a thick and smooth texture with a beautiful shine, similar to pure silk. 

Characteristics
– Medium resistance
– Extremely Shiny, can be dyed in any color
– Smooth and soft to the touch

Tencel is an extremely sustainable fiber produced through a process that is not dangerous to the environment. Harvested from certified wood sources, it is fully compostable and biodegradable. The cellulose obtained from the pulp is processed with a non-toxic solvent, and is heated to eliminate residual water with the result of a fiber with an exceptionally smooth surface that retains heat like wool but is breathable like linen whilst being more absorbent than cotton.

Characteristics:
– High-resistance, not affected by water
– Shiny, can be dyed in any color
– Soft to the touch

Aloe is a local Nepali word for a type of nettle plant which grows abundantly in Nepal. With a profound texture, this strong and durable fiber is recommended for high-traffic areas. It sheds much less than wool and can be fully dyed with the exception of light cold colors.

Characteristics:
– High-resistance, does not shed
– Opaque, we do not advise clients to dye this material in light and cold colors
– Hard texture

Linen is a natural material made from fibers of the flax plant. It is a rich and thick material which has a beautiful and subtle shine.

Characteristics:
– High-resistance
– Medium shine: we do not advise clients to dye this material in light and cold colors
– Medium/hard Texture

Mohair wool is a natural fiber which comes from the hair of the Angora goat, an animal which developed its unique shaggy hair due to environmental conditions. It is a long, smooth and strong fiber that is often combined with other fibers.

Characteristics:
– A delicate fibre which sheds abundantly.
– Medium shine, can be dyed in any color
– Extremely soft to the touch

A material with its own unique story, ECONYL® yarn is an extremely durable fiber perfect for contract and residential applications, which is constructed from completely regenerated nylon. Produced by Aquafil, recognized as pioneers in circular economy, ECONYL® yarn begins its life cycle as waste such as discarded fishing nets, fabric scraps and old carpets destined for landfills. Acquafil rescues these materials and transforms them back into virgin nylon yarn through a depolymerization process. A process which can be repeated infinitely. 

Characteristics:
– High-quality product with low environmental impact
– Infinitely recyclable yarn
– High-resistance
– Lightness
– Durability