Yarn Notes
Yarn Specs
The Brand

Sole Mate by KREMKE is a soft, durable sock yarn that swaps conventional polyamide (nylon) for biodegradable polyamide (nylon), making it a more environmentally conscious choice without compromising on performance.

Made from 75% virgin wool and 25% biodegradable polyamide, it has all the qualities you want in a great sock yarn: excellent stitch definition, resilience, long-lasting wear and machine washability at 30°C.

With 420m per 100g, one ball is enough for a pair of socks in most adult sizes. And because it's a classic 4-ply fingering weight, it's equally suited to shawls, garments and accessories.

Why biodegradable polyamide?

Traditional nylon is incredibly strong, but that's also its downside. It can remain in the environment for decades after it's discarded.

Biodegradable polyamide has been engineered differently. Its molecular structure has been modified so that naturally occurring microorganisms can break it down much more efficiently at the end of its life, while still retaining the strength, flexibility and durability needed for everyday use.

Will it biodegrade in my yarn stash?

No.
Biodegradable polyamide is designed to remain stable throughout the life of the yarn. It only begins to break down when exposed to the specific conditions required for biodegradation, including moisture, microorganisms and elevated temperatures. A skein stored in a dry cupboard isn't exposed to those conditions, so it won't slowly degrade while it's waiting to be knitted.

For us, it's a sensible compromise. We still wish nobody needed synthetic fibres in sock yarn, but if we're going to use one, we'd much rather choose one that's designed with its end of life in mind.

End-of-life solution:
The best approach is to direct the sock to a textile collection or recycling/valorisation system at the end of its useful life, in order to recover materials whenever possible and avoid unnecessary waste. If no recovery solution is available, disposal in landfill would have a lower environmental impact than with conventional nylon, since biodegradable nylon is designed to degrade more rapidly through the action of microorganisms under suitable conditions.
Ingredients:
75% Virgin Wool
25% Polyamide (biodegradable)

Length:
420m (539yd)

Weight:
100g

Gauge:
Fingering/Sock Yarn
Needle Size: 2.0-3.0mm
Gauge: 30st to 10cm
KREMKE YARNS

Founder Britta Kremke has knit every day since she was a teenager. Disillusioned by too many "fancy yarns" in the market and feeling uninspired by the standard ranges of "merino super wash" and "super sock" offered by most large brands, Britta yearned for yarns "with soul", yarns that had a story to tell.

So almost ten years ago, she started having producers spin distinct fibres into interesting, yet classic yarns at competitive prices.

Today the range of Kremke Soul Wool comprises various very different yarns, from organic hand spun, hand-dyed cotton from Peru to recycled Cashmere from Italy...Renowned for classic yarns made from natural fibres, well suited for knitting, crochet, weaving and embroidery.

KREMKE YARNS

Kremke Soul Wool

Sole Mate by KREMKE