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In light of recent news, we wish to address our standpoint concerning our products. The guiding principle of WvG has consistently been to source the finest quality fabrics, collaborate with highly skilled craftsmen and factories, and deliver superior goods at competitive prices. We are currently evaluating all our options and assessing the potential impact of tariffs on our products. Nonetheless, our dedication to our core values remains steadfast. For the immediate future, we will not be increasing prices, but we are considering all possibilities, and this may change subsequently. We want to reassure our customers that our commitment to our...

The reason wool can sometimes feel itchy, even if its micron count is close to or lower than that of fibers like cotton or cashmere, is due to several factors beyond just its diameter. Wool fibers, especially those with a higher micron count (above 20 microns), have a scaly surface. These scales create friction when they come into contact with the skin, causing an itchy or prickly sensation. Even fine wool fibers like Merino, which can have a micron count as low as 14 to 19.5 microns, still have these scales, and though they’re less likely to cause irritation, sensitive...

Jacquard Stitch and Fair Isle Stitch are two techniques that knitters use to create colorful patterns, but they have their own unique styles and approaches. What is Jacquard Stitch? Jacquard knitting is all about creating intricate, multi-colored designs in fabric. You can do it by hand or on special knitting machines (WvG typically uses Stoll or Shima Seiki machines) , and it involves working with one color at a time while carrying the other colors across the back of the fabric. These "floats" are strands of yarn that hang out on the reverse side until you need them again. The...

Intarsia knitting is an insanely cool and specialized technique used to create beautiful patterns by combining multiple colors within a single piece of fabric. Unlike other colorwork methods, such as jacquard, intarsia relies on knitting separate sections of color with individual yarns, eliminating the need to carry unused yarn across the back. This results in bold blocks of color and gives the garment a smoother and lighter feel. However, the intricacy of intarsia comes at a cost. The process is labor-intensive, requiring each color section to have its own yarn bobbin or skein. As the knitter works through the pattern,...