Ladies knitted hat rib

This cap is designed in the style of an aviator's cap, as it was worn in aviation at the beginning of the 20th century - especially by those pilots who covered longer distances in the open cockpit and were therefore particularly exposed to wind, cold and precipitation. Here it does not come in the classic fur form, but as a modern interpretation of a knitted cap made entirely of recycled wool. With its head-hugging shape that extends to the nape of the neck, the turned-up front panel and the extended side flaps, it protects the entire head, including the neck and ears, from crisp cold and icy winds. The ear flaps can be tied either under the chin or - when folded up - on the head by means of a tie band.

The Spaniard Javier Goyeneche has found a personal way to counter the waste of raw materials in our throwaway society – with creative ideas. In 2012, his label started producing fashion from recycled fibres. Then he initiated the revolutionary Ecoalf Ocean Project: More than 3,000 fishermen along the Spanish coast enlisted to help recover plastic waste from the sea. Goyeneche has the residues transformed into high-quality yarns for clothes, shoes and accessories. A similar project started in Thailand in 2017. Recycling all-natural textile fibres, namely cotton and wool, is another objective on Ecoalfs to-do list. Finally, the label mastered the challenge of finding new uses for old car tyres.