QUICK SPECS: Composition: 80% Merino extrafine superwash, 20% Nylon | Weight: 50g | Length: 125m | Recommended needles: 5-7 | Recommended crochet hook: 4-6 | Production: Italy | Feature: Museling free | Washing: Washing machine wool programme

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Technical analysis: what are you buying?

Heaven represents excellence in the world of merino wool yarns: a fully made in Italy product that combines premium fibres, ethical production and practical performance. Let’s take a closer look at the technical features that make this yarn a superior choice for your creations.

1. Fibre Composition and Quality: Why Choose Exrafine Merino

Heaven is made of 80% extrafine superwash merino wool and 20% nylon, a combination designed to maximise softness, strength and ease of care.

Extrafine merino wool stands out for its fine fibre diameter, typically below 19.5 microns, which ensures a silky feel against the skin and removes the unpleasant “itchy” effect typical of coarser wools. This fineness makes Heaven suitable even for those with sensitive skin looking for a natural yet gentle yarn.

The superwash treatment changes the surface structure of the wool fibres, removing the scales that cause felting during washing. This process allows garments to be machine washed without the risk of shrinking, preserving their original shape and size.

The addition of 20% nylon provides:

• Greater wear resistance, especially useful for socks, gloves and accessories subject to rubbing
• Improved elasticity, helping garments bounce back into shape even after repeated use
• Long-lasting durability, protecting the natural fibres from mechanical stress

Heaven is also museling free, an ethical certification that guarantees respect for animal welfare throughout the production chain. By choosing this yarn, you support responsible farming practices.

2. Yield and Value for Money: How Much Yarn Do You Need

Each Heaven yarn ball weighs 50 grams and offers a length of 125 metres, for a yield of 2.5 metres per gram. This metre-to-gram ratio reflects the yarn’s airy, voluminous nature, especially suited to light and fluffy projects.

The generous yardage makes it possible to:

• Create voluminous projects with a relatively small number of yarn balls
• Make lightweight yet thermally effective garments thanks to the insulating ability of merino fibres
• Produce fabrics with good coverage even when using larger knitting needles or crochet hooks

Heaven offers a competitive value for money considering:

• The premium quality of the selected extrafine merino wool
• The fully Italian production, with strict controls at every stage
• The museling free certification, confirming higher ethical standards
• The practicality of superwash, which reduces care costs and maintenance time in the long term

On Tessiland, you will find transparent colour lot number information directly on the product page: this detail, unique in the Italian e-commerce landscape, allows you to buy yarn balls from the same dye lot and avoid unwanted colour variations in your projects.

3. Workability and Recommended Projects: What to Make with Heaven

Heaven works beautifully with needles 5-7 or a crochet hook 4-6, sizes that help create fabrics that are voluminous, airy and wonderfully soft to the touch.

The light, fluffy texture makes this yarn especially suitable for:

• Shawls and wraps: the enveloping softness and lightweight feel create comfortable accessories to wear for hours
• Oversized sweaters: the yarn’s natural volume adds structure without heaviness, perfect for modern, on-trend garments
• Cardigans and jackets: the nylon strength ensures durability on edges and high-stress areas
• Hats and neck warmers: the fineness of merino eliminates itchiness even in direct contact with the face and neck
• Light blankets: ideal for transitional seasons, offering warmth without the weight of more rustic wools

While working, Heaven glides smoothly on needles and crochet hooks thanks to its even, smooth texture. The yarn does not tend to split easily, making even intricate or lace stitches enjoyable to create.

The vibrant colour palette allows you to experiment with bold shades or create harmonious combinations for multicolour projects, always maintaining an elegant and refined finish.

4. Care and Washing: How to Preserve Quality Over Time

The superwash treatment makes Heaven one of the few extrafine merino yarns that can be machine washed, a major advantage for anyone looking for practicality without compromising on quality.

Machine washing instructions:

• Select the delicate or wool programme, with a maximum temperature of 30°C
• Use neutral detergents specifically for wool, avoiding harsh products or those containing enzymes
• Do not use fabric softener, as it may weigh fibres down and reduce breathability
• Place garments inside a protective laundry bag to minimise mechanical friction
• Set a gentle spin cycle (maximum 400-600 rpm) to reduce stress on the fibres

Proper drying:

• Remove excess water by gently pressing with a towel, without twisting or wringing
• Dry the garment flat on a horizontal surface, reshaping it to its original form
• Dry away from direct heat sources (radiators, direct sunlight) to prevent distortion
• Avoid tumble drying, even though superwash reduces the risk of felting

Hand washing remains the gentlest and most recommended option to maximise durability: soak the garment in cold or lukewarm water with a neutral detergent, leave it for 10-15 minutes without rubbing, rinse carefully and dry as described above.

5. Italian Production and Tessiland Quality Guarantee

Heaven is entirely produced in Italy, in line with rigorous quality standards that define our country’s manufacturing excellence. From raw material selection to spinning, every stage is monitored closely to guarantee a superior final product.

The Italian production chain offers real advantages:

• Full traceability of raw materials and production processes
• Strict quality controls on consistency, strength and colour
• Environmental sustainability through strict rules on emissions and energy consumption
• Worker protection with ethical and safe working conditions

By purchasing Heaven on Tessiland, you benefit from:

• Transparency on the colour lot number, visible directly on the product page: a unique guarantee offered only by Tessiland, allowing you to check availability of the same lot before buying
• Customer support from real people, ready to help you choose the right yarn balls or source specific lots
• Fast shipping and careful packaging, so your yarn arrives in perfect condition

The combination of Italian production quality and Tessiland service guarantees a superior shopping experience, where every detail is designed for the satisfaction of knitters and crocheters who work with passion and expertise.

How to keep your garments beautiful over time

Thanks to its superwash treatment, Heaven makes caring for your garments much easier without compromising yarn quality over time. Here are the practical tips to preserve softness and beauty:

• Machine wash with a delicate or wool programme at a maximum of 30°C, using neutral detergents specifically for wool
• Do not use fabric softener, as it would weigh the fibres down, reducing breathability and natural volume
• Protect garments by placing them inside a laundry mesh bag during machine washing
• Use a gentle spin cycle (400-600 rpm) to reduce mechanical stress on the fibres
• Remove excess water by blotting with a towel, never twisting or wringing forcefully
• Dry flat on a horizontal surface, reshaping the garment to its original form
• Keep away from direct heat sources (radiators, strong sunlight) while drying
• Avoid tumble drying to preserve structure and softness as much as possible
• For storage, fold garments without compressing them too much and keep them in dry, airy places
• If needed, steam iron on a low setting without placing the iron directly on the garment, using a protective cloth

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