COTTON–LUREX PICKER-EFFECT YARN

Name: VIMAR1991
Location: Carisio, Piemonte (Italy)
Expertise: Fancy and creative yarns
Founded: 1970s
Facility Size: 10,000 sqm across Biella and Vercelli rice fields
Focus Areas: Traceability, upcycling, color research, innovation

APPLICABLE TO ALL PRODUCTS (Regardless of fiber composition)

GRS – Certifies recycled content and responsible production practices across all yarn types.
FSC – Ensures that cellulosic and paper-based fibers originate from responsibly managed forests.

COMPOSITION-BASED CERTIFICATIONS (Dependent on fiber type or origin)

GOTS – Applies to yarns made with certified organic natural fibers, ensuring ecological and social criteria throughout processing.
RWS – Guarantees that wool fibers come from farms meeting animal welfare and land management standards.
RMS – Applies to mohair and alpaca fibers sourced from responsible farms adhering to animal welfare and environmental best practices.

Since 2020, VIMAR1991 has implemented an internal program dedicated to raw material traceability and the upcycling of production waste, setting ambitious goals for reducing its carbon footprint and advancing toward full material transparency.