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What does the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certify?

The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is a voluntary international program that certifies the entire wool supply chain, from sheep farming to the final production. Its primary goal is to ensure respe...

Made in Italy and Sustainability: discover why artisan knitwear is a more responsible choice

Made in Italy knitwear boasts a long artisanal tradition deeply rooted in the territory, making each creation unique. Unlike weaving, artisanal knitting is inherently more sustainable as it minimiz...

Fully fashioned knitwear: the signature of craftsmanship

Fully fashioned knitwear is a particularly refined type of knitwear that requires specific craftsmanship skills. Knitwear is worked using a special technique that allows the creation of pieces with...

Nice to meet you, Festina Lente

We met Marta: the founder of Festina Lente and the artisan behind our new candles and diffusers. We visited her at her atelier in the Isola district of Milan, where she told us how her brand of sus...

Our plant-based materials

Linen and Organic Cotton are our certified natural fibers to create knitwear perfect for summer, but also for the rest of the year. You can build a versatile and timeless plant fiber wardrobe with ...

The Milan District Guide - Cadorna Monti: discover the neighborhood of our store

Branching off from our store in the heart of Milan, the neighborhood's streets offer attractions of all kinds. This guide brings together all the places we care about - among museums, bars and shop...

The guide to our knitting stitches

Do you know the difference between a plain, ribbed, or interlock knit? Take a look at our guide to learn more about the different textures in our selection.

What's the Life Cycle Assessment? Discover how we measure the environmental footprint of our pieces

A Life Cycle Assessment is a systematic process used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product through its life cycle. This methodology allows us to gain and share detailed information abo...

4 myths to debunk about Organic Cotton

Organic cotton refers to cotton grown according to the principles of organic farming, a cultivation method without the use of synthetic pesticides harmful to the environment, and without the use of...

What’s the problem with microplastics?

Microplastics have been accumulating in our environment for decades, causing harm to ecosystems, animals and people.

The crisis of craftsmanship and traceability in fashion

Supplanted by fast fashion, local and artisanal fashion production has declined dramatically, putting at risk traditions, crafts and small workshops and businesses. Related to the decrease in artis...

Why is wool a more responsible choice?

Sustainability of wool represents a tangible example of how the textile industry can embrace responsible practices to preserve the environment and ensure ethical production. This natural fiber, obt...

Discover our three Merino Wool yarns

These are all 100% Merino Wool yarns, a particularly fine and valuable wool that comes from Australian Merino sheep. It is a renewable material that is easily recyclable and biodegradable. Each of ...

Coloring responsibly: the world of natural dyes

Natural dyes can have various origins: plant-based, animal-based, mineral-based, and some can even be derived from fungi, bacteria, lichens, or food waste.

Crafting a more sustainable knitwear from an environmental, economic, and social perspective

At Artknit Studios, we are committed to bringing positive change by creating more sustainable knitwear through timeless design, selecting quality natural yarns from certified spinning mills, and co...