Mulesing is a surgical practice used in sheep farms that consists in removing a skin part of the perianal area of animals in order to protect them from infectious diseases transmitted by some fly larvae. This practice, still quite widespread among Australian producers, is invasive and very painful.

Some environmental associations have carried out awareness campaigns in order to protect animals, also offering various alternatives to this problem. For this reason, many producers declare that they only use wool from farms that guarantee certain standards of animal welfare.

For us, the protection and respect of every living being are of fundamental importance, we are committed to encouraging sustainable actions that minimize stress and discomfort situations. Our suppliers promote internationally recognised best practices to ensure animal health and welfare.

Animal welfare is defined according to Five Fundamental Freedoms: Freedom from hunger and thirst: free and constant access to fresh water and correct diet to maintain health and vigour. Freedom to discomfort: providing an appropriate environment with shelter and a resting area. Freedom from pain, unease and wounds: with rapid prevention, diagnosis and treatment.  Freedom to express normal behaviour: with sufficient space, appropriate facilities and with the possibility of relating to animals of the same species. Freedom from fear and stress: ensuring conditions and treatments that avoid suffering, including mental suffering.

The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an international and independent certification system involving raw materials, semi-finished and finished products of the textile sector such as raw, dyed and finished yarns, fabrics and knits but also buttons, zippers and labels. The aim is to ensure a high level of product safety in order to protect the final consumer.

The Woolmark logo is the world's best-known textile quality fibre brand, representing a long-term commitment between woolgrowers, mills, brands and consumers. The Woolmark logo has been applied to more than 5 billion products since its creation in 1964. The value of the Woolmark Licensing Brands is well established and highly regarded across the world in the apparel, interi or textiles and home laundry sectors. The Woolmark Licensing Brands provide consumers with assurance of fibre content and of quality and are backed by technical specifications far a wide range of wool products and wool care products. Stringent testing is carried out by independent authorised laboratories before the relevant Woolmark Licensing Brand logo can be applied.