Sheep Inc. the light knit
Sheep Inc. is one to watch – we previously named it one of our favourite sustainable knitwear brands. Boasting the title of being the first ever carbon-neutral fashion company, it has pledged to “mitigate 10 times the carbon footprint of every purchase, with the aim of fixing some of the environmental damage done by the fashion industry”.
What’s more, each item comes with an attached tag, which when scanned reveals the name of the animal that the wool came from, as well as an aerial image of its farm in New Zealand.
With seriously strong eco-credentials, it’s no surprise that it’s a go-to among A-listers. While we can’t speak for the snugness of Hardy’s exact jumper, our reviewer did try the v-neck (£160, Sheepinc.com) and claimed it was “soft, warm and not too heavy”.
As for the actor’s light knit, it is made from ultra-fine merino wool sourced from the brand’s regenerative farms. Crafted using solar-powered, zero-waste machines, less power and resources are used for its production when compared to traditional methods.
All of the brand's pieces are unisex and the colours, from moss green to pacific blue, have been chosen “with the aim of putting you back in touch with nature”, said our writer.
While it will prove a more costly purchase than your average sweater, when you consider the fact that these knits come with a lifetime guarantee, it’s a worthy investment. Follow in Hardy’s footsteps and use your consumer buying power to do good.