Sustainable Yarns Reviewed – These Brands Truly Deliver

30/05/2025

Sustainability is no longer a niche concern – more and more crocheters and knitters are choosing eco-friendly fibers. But what exactly makes a yarn sustainable? And which brands really live up to their promises?

I've researched, tested, and compared. Here's an overview of the key criteria, standout yarn brands, and personal insights from the world of eco-conscious yarns.

🔍 What Makes a Yarn Sustainable?

Not every "eco" label means the yarn is truly green. Look for:

Certifications such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX, RWS
Renewable materials like organic cotton, hemp, or bamboo
Recycled fibers, e.g. reclaimed cotton or PET yarn
Transparent sourcing and fair production
Plastic-free packaging

✅ Important: "Natural" doesn't always mean sustainable – conventional wool can be resource-intensive if not sourced responsibly.

🧶 Recommended Eco Yarn Brands

🌿 Kremke Soul Wool

Offers many GOTS-certified yarns like "Lazy Linen"
Transparent sourcing and ethical production
Trendy color palette

✅ My take: Soft, slightly grippy – perfect for summer tops and accessories

♻️ Katia – Reborn Denim

100% recycled denim cotton
No new resources used
Fashionably heathered texture

✅ Great for: Bags, rugs, and bold crochet textures

🧵 BC Garn (e.g. Bio Balance)

GOTS-certified
Wool/cotton blend from controlled animal welfare
Huge range of colors and weights

✅ Perfect for: Baby clothes, sweaters, and colorwork

🌾 Rauma Garn (Norway)

Local Norwegian wool
Long-standing tradition, short supply chains
Non-superwash, with natural texture

✅ Best suited for: Cardigans, rustic wear, and heirloom pieces

💚 elbwolle

Wool from North German sheep
Extremely low carbon footprint
Fully regional production, undyed options

✅ Down-to-earth, honest yarn – with a slightly rustic feel

🧶 Elisa

Mulesing-free merino wool (e.g. "Merino 80")
100% cotton yarns certified OEKO-TEX®
Wide range of colors and weights

✅ Ideal for: Babywear, soft hats, and fine crochet work

🌿 Pro Lana

"Natural Logic" – hemp and cotton mix
"Pur Linen" – 100% Belgian-grown linen
"1-2-3 Ideen" – vegan cotton yarns with OEKO-TEX®

✅ Versatile: For summer garments, accessories, or modern crochet kits

📌 Conclusion: Sustainability Needs Transparency – and Curiosity

There are truly great yarns out there that combine eco-conscious sourcing with high-quality results.

What matters is: look closer, compare, ask questions – and above all: try it for yourself.

Have you worked with any sustainable yarns?

I'd love to hear your recommendations – share them with #strickenimtrend or in my Facebook group!

#strickenimtrend #sustainableyarn #ecocrochet #organicwool #ethicalfiber

Because it matters!

Yours,
Kathrin ☀️🧶