Naturfasern, a German company specialising in sourcing natural fibres for the textiles industry, and a leading angora specialist, has introduced Caregora, which it says is the first selected and certified angora fibre. The fibre is used in the production of luxury underwear, knitwear and other knitted outerwear.

The unique and innovative product is said to combine superior quality and performance and shows the company’s highest levels of responsibility, care and socially conscious respect.

Caregora fibre

According to the company, Caregora is exceptionally functional and versatile, and suitable for a wide range of high quality-textile and apparel applications.

Finer than cashmere, it is exquisitely soft, lightweight and delicate, and is said to possess the highest heat retention and best moisture-wicking properties of any natural fibre.

Certified product

According to the company, it is the first responsible and reliable angora fibre, whose care in husbandry and breeding works in total respect for both customers and animals, and is underpinned by guaranteed certification not just from the European standards (98/58/EC Directive of the European Community) on animal care and welfare, but also the brand and products comply to the Animal Welfare Code of Recommendations for the welfare of livestock, promoted by DEFRA (the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

The company, the Brand, the product, and all its practices are certified UL, the American independent product safety testing and certification organisation offering quality inspection programmes on key strategic businesses, including textiles and apparel industries.

UL provides critical checks throughout the production cycle to ensure that the manufacture, distribution and sale of textile products comply with industry safety and performance standards, locally and globally.

Highest standards

The Caregora criteria on animal welfare is founded on all these carefully judged guidelines, to assure the quality of the valuable fibres and the highest standards of husbandry and animal care.

The Caregora seal is a comprehensive quality warranty – it ensures a high performing natural product that is both innovative and responsible, the company reports.

Naturfasern’s production partners will be supported by promotional materials about Caregora, such as labels, fact sheets and show cards especially produced to make sure that its responsible quality is clearly perceived and guaranteed. Various brands have already chosen Caregora such as Medima, the leading angora underwear producer.

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