Fibre Selection

At Michell & Cía, we prioritise raw material selection and fibre blending to create our yarns. We work with a variety of fibres to develop proprietary and customised blends—typically intimate blends, except in the case of cotton and Lurex, which are incorporated as a yarn or filament. Our main objective is to achieve yarns with the highest possible natural fibre content.

Natural Fibres

Alpaca
Superwash Wool
Mulberry Silk
Tussah Silk
Cashmere
Camel
Yak
Linen
Cotton

Man-Made Fibres

Bamboo
Tencel

Synthetic Fibres

Nylon
Acrylic
Donegal
Microtweed
Minilondra
Stellina
Lurex

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Developments

Custom and Bespoke Yarns

Yarn Types

Typologies

Our clients are the driving force behind this platform. At Michell Labs, we implement tools and processes to support the development of new yarns—from structure to presentation.

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Dyeing Methods

Colours

At Michell, colour is essential in every yarn development. We offer options like undyed yarns, solid colours, and our exclusive Alpaca Colour Dictionary—adaptable to aesthetic, technical, and sustainability goals. From defined tones to unique effects, each colour offering is a creative tool for design.

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Presentation for Machine Knitting

Packaging and Labelling

We develop yarns specifically designed for machine knitting, optimising performance, texture, and drape. We offer a wide variety of counts and compositions adapted to different gauges and machine types, plus technical advice to ensure each yarn meets client requirements—from sampling to full production.

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Presentation for Hand Knitting

Packaging and Labelling

We design yarns ideal for hand knitting, with special attention to softness, volume, and user experience. Practical formats in 50g and 100g are available in balls, cones, and skeins—crafted to support artisan or design-focused projects. Each yarn is made to provide comfort, quality, and beauty with every stitch.

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