{"id":24457,"title":"Vegan Knitwear: Warmth Without Wool","description":"Veganism has quadrupled in the UK in recent years, with demand for vegan fashion increasing with it. Read our guide to vegan knitwear made from plants, not plastic.","content":"

\"q3qwoxm7tqnuvuo8gdudobslwr4vg06suspadhavnxajdd4u.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"<\/u>The Oversized Striped Knitted Jumper<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>

Vegan fashion is on the up. It is hardly surprising when you consider that the number of vegans quadrupled between 2014 and 2019 in the UK alone.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Suppose you follow a vegan or plant-based diet and you want your knitwear to follow suit. In that case, you\u2019ve probably experienced being met with a barrage of alternatives made from polyester (plastic) and acrylic (also plastic) when you search for the best places to shop for vegan knitwear.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019ve stopped eating meat and using animal-derived products because you\u2019re concerned about climate change, chances are that filling your wardrobe with plastic isn\u2019t the ideal option for you either. In our opinion, using natural, fossil fuel-free materials is always the best idea for both the planet and your wardrobe. Here\u2019s our ultimate guide to plastic-free, vegan knitwear.<\/span><\/p>

Organic cotton vs wool\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Cotton knitwear is totally made from plants, and comes with the added advantage of having long, soft fibres that make for a warm, naturally breathable product.\u00a0 Insects are generally much better off from organic cotton too, because it doesn\u2019t use any pesticides or insecticides when it\u2019s grown, although moths don\u2019t really like eating it, so there are fewer wardrobe meals for them (which is obviously good news for you).<\/span><\/p>

Itch-free<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Wool often feels itchy too, due to its coarse fibres and microscopic scales, which can irritate sensitive skin. In contrast, organic cotton lacks these rough scales, offering a softer, more comfortable feel. Organic cotton's smooth texture makes it a preferred choice for those with sensitive skin or allergies, providing hypoallergenic and itch-free wearing.<\/span><\/p>

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\"gy2v2xxskjkuylkyperxhalrubj497nqg9euwtw84j8gi2in.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"<\/u><\/a>Men\u2019s Knit Jumper <\/u><\/em><\/a>in Slate Grey<\/em><\/p>

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\"liwrcupmzuiu8qsaleryuk6vtp34vmhsuzojmerlph75esyl.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"<\/u><\/a>Women\u2019s Knitted Jumper<\/u><\/em><\/a> in Stone Blue<\/em><\/p>

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\"cb1ph9tbyzbdulpqoqvi7nph48mq3qgshq06e2dlmdxdyrmd.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"<\/u><\/em><\/a>\u00a0Women\u2019s Knitted Cardigan<\/u><\/span><\/em><\/a> in Solent featuring wooden buttons<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\"axtta0vrdpmdkhvzqj8wlwywr0aqnmkflv5aev4ekxrhaskl.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\" Women\u2019s Knitted Cardigan<\/em><\/a> in Redwood<\/em><\/p>

Carbon footprint of wool<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Cow burps are often blamed for most of the world\u2019s methane emissions (methane, a greenhouse gas, is<\/span> 80 times more potent<\/u><\/span><\/a> than carbon dioxide), but sheep aren\u2019t immune from getting a touch of wind. In fact, cow and sheep burps have been deemed such a problem that in New Zealand, which is the world\u2019s third biggest wool producer, that the government wants to bring in a<\/span> burp tax<\/u><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Recyclability of cotton<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Making products from organic cotton makes remanufacturing possible. After years of adventures, when the time comes, you can send your knitwear back to us to be remade into new products. That\u2019s how we keep good materials in use and out of landfill.<\/span><\/p>

We found that using plants is just better for the environment and people, and means we can keep materials in use for longer.<\/span><\/p>

Together with you, we\u2019ve been ending waste for 15 years. Our products are vegan, kind of by accident. Yet our impact on ending waste, that\u2019s by design.<\/span><\/p>

\"ssdid1dqr3xofkzvghxc2shv5llxqvi7mrv7zcsyhpwo92td.jpg.jpg?w=1140&v=2\"<\/u><\/a>Explore organic cotton knitwear for men<\/u><\/a> and women<\/a><\/p>","urlTitle":"our-guide-to-vegan-knitwear","url":"\/blog\/our-guide-to-vegan-knitwear\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/our-guide-to-vegan-knitwear\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/rapanuiclothing.com\/blog\/our-guide-to-vegan-knitwear\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1675242705,"updatedAt":1770389143,"publishedAt":1770389142,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":14,"name":"Rapanui"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/mskgyseoanyzupbg3phyg3majvkc1cuxsesjjakedomeua56.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/mskgyseoanyzupbg3phyg3majvkc1cuxsesjjakedomeua56.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/mskgyseoanyzupbg3phyg3majvkc1cuxsesjjakedomeua56.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Vegan Knitwear: Warmth Without Wool","metaDescription":"Read our guide to vegan knitwear made from plants, not plastic.","keyPhraseCampaignId":63,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":13280,"title":"Limited edition fundraiser skateboard","url":"\/blog\/rapanui-x-wight-trash\/","urlTitle":"rapanui-x-wight-trash","division":14,"description":"Adults today are asking the kids of tomorrow to grow up and deal with some of the biggest issues in the world like climate change. It's really important if we're asking them to do that, at a minimum, that we prepare them for those challenges. We can't think of a better way to do that then to support kids and their futures in a fun and positive way. We've never done anything like this before, and we probably never will again. It's a super limited edition and collectible Rapa x Wight Trash skateboard that raises funds for an awesome local community project.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/oq7cmmedx1t5ofsmpgybjjhafdo0xbvphbmco576x5ruqpmy.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/oq7cmmedx1t5ofsmpgybjjhafdo0xbvphbmco576x5ruqpmy.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":46545,"title":"The Circular | Edition 2","url":"\/blog\/the-circular-edition-2\/","urlTitle":"the-circular-edition-2","division":14,"description":"In this edition we collaborate with the campaign to save Windermere and took a closer look at our collaboration with artist Millie Sandy.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cldkxjxsjqkjtpnbus7b6ov7nvgvtstft4bevfaoh8opfnon.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cldkxjxsjqkjtpnbus7b6ov7nvgvtstft4bevfaoh8opfnon.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":46572,"title":"Take Back Friday | Turning waste into opportunity with Plastic Bank","url":"\/blog\/take-back-friday-turning-waste-into-opportunity-with-plastic-bank\/","urlTitle":"take-back-friday-turning-waste-into-opportunity-with-plastic-bank","division":14,"description":"At Rapanui, whatever we do means going forward. Standing still isn\u2019t an option - we\u2019re in an industry where a truck full of textile waste is burned or buried every second. Black Friday shines a spotlight on this problem and is a moment in our calendar when the industry prioritises volume and profit over quality and sustainability","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/rrg0f1ex3majmystxbxqdfy4kuv1bruaow02dbn10wzcqaay.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/rrg0f1ex3majmystxbxqdfy4kuv1bruaow02dbn10wzcqaay.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}