On 1 October 2024, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, in her role as President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), visited Seal International based at Ladywell Mills, a key site of the West Yorkshire-based textile specialist, The SIL Group. The group employs almost...
As a business that is RAS (Responsible Alpaca Standard) certified, this means that any alpaca fibre we process, if already certified by RAS, can now be further processed at our facility in the UK. End users can be confident that their fibre has been sourced...
Alpaca Fibre: The International Year of the Camelids 2024There are two main breeds of alpaca, the Huacaya (pronounced wuh-kai-ya), known for its dense, fluffy fleece, and the Suri, which is distinguished by its silky, lustrous locks that hang in long, draping strands.Alpacas are native to...
We are delighted to announce that we are now RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certified for our fibre processing. This means that any wool we process, if already certified by RWS, can now be further processed at our facility in the UK. End users can be...
We ended June by landing in the captivating city of Florence, Italy, to attend Pitti Immagine Filati. This year's theme, Lemon, brought a burst of refreshing positivity, infusing the event with a vibrant energy that was palpable throughout! Despite the scheduling change due to the start...
The SFA Cashmere Standard lays out the definition of responsible cashmere production, by upholding five global principles. The SFA standard has a 5 domains model of animal welfare.Nutrition Physical environment Health Behavioural Interactions Mental State The SFA standard uses these methods to ensure the herds are...
Camel Hair, the first fibre we are showcasing in the International year of the Camelids, it is either gathered, shorn, or combed from the domestic Bactrian Camel, 2 humps are better than 1! Known for travelling the silk-road trading routes, the Bactrian camel is native to...
What is the SFA Cashmere Standard? Seal International are proudly certified to the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, SFA Cashmere Standard. This certification signifies a commitment to responsible, and sustainable practices throughout our production of cashmere, and the farmers that rear the goats.This certification ensures that the cashmere...
Last month, some of the Seal International fibre team travelled to Port Elizabeth in South Africa, to meet with our exclusive buyer who is based in Port Elizabeth and attend the mohair fibre cape sale in March. Our global reputation for reliability and availability doesn’t only come...
The International Year of Camelids 2024 is an opportunity to honour and champion the remarkable animals, herders, communities and most importantly for us the fibres collected from Camels, Alpacas, Llamas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos. Objective The objective of the 2024 International Year of Camelids is to raise awareness...