Teko + Argentina = Beyond Organic™

Beyond Organic™ is the balance between people, land, animals, and product quality resulting in total synergy.

Organic Merino Wool: Teko's organic merino wool comes from a group of 20+ organic farms in Argentina, all of which have been farming wool organically for many years in accordance with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and/or IVN (International Association Natural Textile Industry) guidelines. Teko’s supplier for organic wool is currently the only combing company in the world which is certified and accredited with GOTS.

By using sustainably-farmed organic wool, Teko continues to choose balance between people, animals, and the planet.

People:
No motorized vehicles are utilized in herding and caring for the sheep.
Responsible stewardship of the land ensures sustainable production.

Animals:
No mulesing/skin removal.
No hormones, vaccinations or chemical drenches.
Fed only organically-grown foods.

Planet:
Organic farming- No pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.
Water conservation methods are employed.
No overgrazing.
These Argentianian farms have only as many sheep as the land can naturally sustain. Their herd management is designed to relocate the sheep often, preventing the roots of the plants from being eaten and preserving the native grass population. This allows the land and natural vegetation to perpetually maintain itself without the use of herbicides or fertilizers.

We at Teko were also concerned with the natural habitat, so were very excited to learn that Argentina's climate was a perfect match for Merino sheep grazing. The climate is also not as hospitable to common pests that are often associated with sheep. Chemical drenches and pesticides are not required to maintain the health of the herds.