Opal Rainforest (Regenwald) Sock Yarn

Opal has been creating sock colorways inspired by animals of the Rainforest for more than a decade. Opal uses this yarn line to donate 10% of profits to the rainforest which, according to the company, has helped:

• Stopping the destruction of rainforest by companies and governments.
• Preserve natural habits of human, animals and plants in the rainforests.
• Promote respect for human and land rights for indigenous people.
• Helping the victims (human and animal) of environmental destruction, hunting and expulsion.
• Strengthening civil society in rainforest regions to fight injustice and environmental degradation.
• Working with scientists to protect and research rainforests.
• Educating politicians and consumers about environmentally damaging consumer behaviours.

About the Yarn:

• yarn weight & yardage: 4ply sock weight yarn; 100 grams/464 yards (425 m)
• fiber content: 75% superwash virgin wool, 25% polyamide
• Gauge: 30 stitches/4" on US 2.5mm (US 1.5)
• Care instructions: machine wash at 40 degrees celsius.

Great for: Socks, gloves, scarves, hats, accessories, children’s garments.