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Südwolle Group, one of the world’s largest worsted spinner,
administers a family of brands, each specialising in different sectors
of the spinning and textile industry.
Biella Yarn is specialised in high quality
flat-knitting yarns for exclusive, highfashion apparel.
Yarn in Motion offers yarns for workand sportswear, fashion and next-toskin.
represents
Richter
high
quality
and technically advanced yarns for
hosiery.
Stöhr
is
technical
upholstery
producing
yarns
and
for
innovative
automotive,
corporate
wear
markets.
Soey supplies open-end and airjet
spun yarns for high-end use.
Ecobalance
The Südwolle Group assumes responsibility for the preservation
of natural resources. Environmental protection is one of the key
corporate aims of the Group, as is continuous improvement of
the Group’s environmental record through investment.
Social responsibility is a priority, specifically action against hunger
and poor training opportunities. The Group encourages personal
responsibility within the entrepreneurial family environment,
together with a commitment to product quality and reliable
delivery obtained through stable and steady growth.
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Certificates
The Group is committed to continuous modernisation of
manufacturing standards at all production facilities. This is
complemented by a commitment to the highest qualifications
and professional training for employees through:
Global Organic Textile Standard
ISO 14001
GOTS ensures that organic textile
products are harvested from raw
materials through environmentally
and socially responsible manufacturing over the entire production
Maps out a framework of environmental management systems
for Südwolle Group products. This
standard is not specific to textiles,
but assists Südwolle Group in regulating environmental impact and
chain.
improving processes.
Oeko Tex 100 (class 1+2)
A testing and certification system
for textile products that examines
all stages of production. Oeko Tex
tests for harmful substances used
in production systems to ensure
consumer safety.
IVN Best
An organic certification with strict
standards for the production of ecofriendly textiles. Ecology and social
accountability are examined across
the entire value chain.
bluesign®
ISO 9001:2000
Addresses quality management
within the Südwolle Group across
production, administrative processes
and customer needs. The quality
policy is integrated at all levels
of management including upper
executives.
The bluesign® standard is an InputStream-Management-System that
covers all environmental, health
and safety aspects. It requires
the manufacturing chain to be
of exceptional quality and gives
confidence in the environmental
performance of the production
process and the resulting product.
Biella Yarn –
High Fashion, High Standards
Biella Yarn is a specialist in high-quality flat knitting yarns for
exclusive, fashionable clothing. The company was founded
in 2001 in Biella, Italy for the spinning and dyeing of yarns in
Europe. European supply is ensured from Biella or via the central
warehousing facilities in Germany. The Chinese Biella Yarn
Designer: Hannah Kuklinski
subsidiary in Zhangjiagang supplies yarn to the Asian market.
The Headquarter of the entire brand is in Nuremberg. As part
of the Südwolle Group, Biella Yarn is committed to the highest
standards of quality, environmental friendly production and
cultural and social commitment. Continuous R&D, state-of-theart spinning mills and dye-house allow us to focus more and
more on customers’ requests for special colours and qualities and
develop long-term cooperations. Biella Yarn is a prime quality
manufacturer.
Designer: Hannah Kuklinski
We follow fashion.
One step ahead.
In fashion, demands are ever changing, change cycles are quick,
and every day can produce the demand for a new material.
In order to meet these challenges we are constantly varying and
perfecting our yarns. In our cooperation with the customers we
develop yarns and colors tailored to their needs and requirements.
We support fashion designers and textile companies by developing
innovative, high quality products for the future like non-chlorine
treated yarns or yarns with less hairiness and better pilling results.
Type List
Nm
Quality
Composition
PURE MERINO SOFTCARE
28/2
ADELAIDE
100% Merino Fine anti-shrinkage
30/2
VICTORIA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
36/2
VICTORIA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
48/2
VICTORIA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
60/2
LOGAN
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
30/2
VISPO
100% Merino Extrafine, anti-shrinkage, SPORT
PURE MERINO superfine
48/2
GORDON
100% Super 120‘S anti-shrinkage
60/2
BRISBANE
100% Super 120‘S anti-shrinkage
80/2
BUNBURY
100% Super 140‘S anti-shrinkage
80/3
SOMERSET
100% Super 140‘S anti-shrinkage
100/2
LISMORE
100% Super 140‘S anti-shrinkage
100/3
DERBY
100% Super 140‘S anti-shrinkage
PURE MERINO TOTAL EASY CARE & MERCERIZED
28/2
ALICE
100% Merino Fine TEC
30/2
LEONORA
100% Merino Extrafine TEC
36/2
LEONORA
100% Merino Extrafine TEC
48/2
LEONORA
100% Merino Extrafine TEC
30/2
MAREEBA
100% Merino Extrafine mercerized
48/2
MAREEBA
100% Merino Extrafine mercerized
PURE CASHMERE & CASHMERE BLENDS
48/2
ELISIR
100% Worsted Cashmere
60/2
ELISIR
100% Worsted Cashmere
60/2
AURIGA
70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
80/3
SOMERE
70% Merino Super 140‘S, 30% Cashmere
30/2
CYNTHIA
90% Merino Extrafine, 10% Cashmere
48/2
CYNTHIA
90% Merino Extrafine, 10% Cashmere
30/2
DARWIN
85% Merino Extrafine, 15% Cashmere
48/2
DARWIN
85% Merino Extrafine, 15% Cashmere
60/2
DARWIN
85% Merino Super 120‘S, 15% Cashmere
Nm
Quality
Composition
Silk blends
28/2
CRYSTAL
70% Merino Extrafine, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere
48/2
CRYSTAL
70% Merino Extrafine, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere
60/2
CRYSTAL
70% Merino Super 120‘S , 20% Silk,
10% Cashmere
48/2
KATHERINE
75% Merino Extrafine, 25% Silk
60/2
KATHERINE
75% Merino Super 120‘S, 25% Silk
56/2
EPPING
80% Merino Extrafine TEC, 20% Silk
UNTREATED FOR BOILED WOOL
28/2
JAWALAN
100% Wool for felting
30/2
PURE X-Fine
100% Merino Extrafine for felting
48/2
PURE X-Fine
100% Merino Extrafine for felting
PURE MERINO SOFTWIST & COMPACT
30/2
SAMOA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, SOFTWIST
48/2
SAMOA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, SOFTWIST
30/2
CANBERRA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, COMPACT
48/2
CANBERRA
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, COMPACT
30/2
KIAMA
100% Merino Extrafine TEC, COMPACT
48/2
KIAMA
100% Merino Extrafine TEC, COMPACT
PURE MERINO - CHLORINE - FREE
30/2
VIOLET
100% Merino Extrafine, anti-shrinkage,
chlorine-free
48/2
VIOLET
100% Merino Extrafine, anti-shrinkage,
chlorine-free
Multifolds
3
BENDIGO 3000
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, Nm 28/2*5
3.5
HUDSON 3500
100% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage, Nm 28/2*4
3.5
LARISSA 3500
50% Merino Fine, 50% Low Pilling Acrylic, Nm 28/2*4
BLENDS WITH COTTON
30/2
MAURA
57% Merino Extrafine, 43% Cotton
48/2
MAURA
54% Merino Extrafine, 46% Cotton
60/2
MAURA
51% Merino Extrafine, 49% Cotton
BLENDS WITH THERMO°COOL®
30/2
CINDY
55% AdvansaThermo°Cool®,
45% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
48/2
CINDY
55% AdvansaThermo°Cool®,
45% Merino Extrafine anti-shrinkage
Nm
Quality
Composition
BLENDS WITH TENCEL® AND POLYAMIDE
48/2
CONNOR
70% Merino Fine TEC, 30% Tencel®
30/2
CARLTON
70% Merino Extrafine, 30% Siliconized PA
48/2
CARLTON
70% Merino Extrafine, 30% Siliconized PA
30/2
QUEENS
80% Merino Extrafine, 20% Polyamide
48/2
QUEENS
80% Merino Extrafine, 20% Polyamide
30/2
BROOKLYN
60% Merino Extrafine, 40% Polyamide
48/2
BROOKLYN
60% Merino Extrafine, 40% Polyamide
BLENDS WITH ACRYLIC
30/2
CONSTANCE
70% Merino Extrafine, 30% Low Pilling Acrylic
48/2
CONSTANCE
70% Merino Extrafine, 30% Low Pilling Acrylic
30/2
COLIN
60% Merino Extrafine, 40% Low Pilling Acrylic
48/2
COLIN
60% Merino Extrafine, 40% Low Pilling Acrylic
30/2
AYLIN
60% Merino Fine, 40% Low Pilling Acrylic
48/2
AYLIN
60% Merino Fine, 40% Low Pilling Acrylic
28/2
LARA
50% Merino Fine, 50% Low Pilling Acrylic
48/2
LARA
50% Merino Fine, 50% Low Pilling Acrylic
Italian Luxuries
56/2
ELISIR COMFORT
94% Cashmere, 6% Nylon
56/2
AURIGA COMFORT 66% Cashmere, 28% Silk, 6%Nylon
120/2
AURIGA
70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
60/2
LYRA
45% Cashmere, 55% Silk
60/2
CORONA
15% Silk, 35% Cashmere, 50% Cotton
48/2
VIRGO
52% Cashmere, 48% Cotton
MINIMUM QUANTITIES
ex our mill in Zhangjiagang/China
STOCK SERVICE:
30/2, 36/2 & 48/2 VICTORIA solid & mélange
Carton sizes & surcharges for coloured yarn
The standard quantity per carton is 20 kgs (on cones)
Surcharge for quantities below 20 kg
Carton sizes & surcharges for raw white yarn
Standard quantity per carton is 20 kgs (on 250 g hanks) - available in 10 kg units
PRODUCTION MINIMUMS & SURCHARGES
except quality Maura
(Colours not in stock service + customer colours)
Yarn dyed colours:
FINE & EXTRAFINE QUALITIES (Nm 28/2, 30/2, 36/2, 48/2)
Optimal dye lots: 5 - 12 - 28 - 44 - 56 - 88 - 176 - 350 kg
Surcharge for small dye vessels: 5 - 12 - 28 kg
SUPERFINE QUALITIES (Nm 60/2, 80/2, 80/3, 100/2, 100/3)
Optimal dye lots : 3 - 6 - 12 - 36 - 44 - 60 - 88 - 176 - 350 kg
Surcharge for small dye vessels: 3 - 6 - 12 - 36 kg
top dyed colours:
200 – 299 kg with surcharge
300 kg + x no surcharge
minimum for mouliné colours
in 30/2, 36/2 & 48/2 Victoria
Colour card colours: Customers‘ colours: stock service
600 kg/colour
PRODUCTION MINIMUMS & SURCHARGES
FOR QUALITY MAURA (Solid and mouliné colours only)
solid colours:
Optimal dye lots:
13 - 52 - 160 - 330 kg
Surcharge for small dyevessels: 13 kg – 52 kg
Minimum for mouliné colours: 600 kg/colour
PRODUCTION MINIMUMS & SURCHARGES
FOR 100% CASHMERE
(Colours not in stock service + customer colours)
yarn dyed colours:
Optimal dye lots:
3 - 6 - 12 - 36 kg with dyeing surcharge
top dyed colours:
Order minimum (colours not in stock service + customer colours): 50kg
50 – 69 kg
with surcharge
70 – 99 kg
with surcharge
100 kg + x no surcharge
Brands
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