Uncovering the origins of this fine and soft wool. From England to Australia and then allover the world.
It is the fuse of quality and elegance that allows Super 100’s and Super 120’s wool to take its place alongside to Gaki luxury collection.
In 1789, King Charles IV of Spain gave two rams and four ewes to Colonel Gordon of the Dutch East India Company. When Colonel Gordon died, his wife sold the flock to an enterprising British immigrant in Australia who would then use these animals to found the multi-billion wool industry in Australia today. Once the wool has been shorn from sheep in Australia, it is typically sent off to Yorkshire, Huddersfield, England to be spun into yarn, and this yarn is then woven into cloth. The innovation of “Supers” comes from this Yorkshire town, Huddersfield.
The traditional way of grading the quality of wool yarn in Huddersfield was to see how much could be spun out of one pound of raw wool. The finer the fibers, the most spools could be filled and the fabric would be softer and silkier to the touch. For many centuries, Super 60s wool was considered the best in the world, coming up to our days with Super 100’s, Super 120’s and higher stating the upper level of fineness and softness to the cloth.
It is the fuse of quality and elegance that allows Super 100’s and Super 120’s wool to take its place alongside to Gaki luxury collection. A selection of suits and dresses in new patterns and a range of fit offer softness and lightweight comfort that’s characteristic of Super wool. Our luxury collection can be found in Gaki store or online at Gaki.gr.
