Loden has excellent properties that we take advantage of.
The new wool for the loden is usually woven and then milled and either pressed or brushed until fluffy. This elaborate processing makes the loden not only more resistant and warming, but also extremely water-repellent. The wool fat (lanonlin) contained in the fibers makes the fabric even more dense and extremely water-repellent.
Due to the fabric structure of the loden, a regular and controlled heat balance takes place, creating a microclimate zone on the body. Loden does not let the cold through, retains body heat and guarantees exceptional comfort.
New wool absorbs the moisture from the body and releases it onto the surface of the fabric. It can also absorb up to 1/3 of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet.
Due to the structure of the product and the wool lanolin, virgin wool is absolutely insensitive to dirt. This means that dirt and grime can be easily brushed off the loden when it is dry.
The loden we use is very thin and very dense even when ungreased. It is a woven wool fabric, so all of our diapers and wool covers are non-stretchy.
The loden is produced regionally in a traditional company, is free of pesticides, not chemically treated and complies with Ökotex Standard 100.