There's a short list of yarns that genuinely make you stop and think. Atlantico is on it.
It's 80% organic cotton and 20% lyocell — but not just any lyocell. This one is produced from seaweed. That's not a marketing flourish; it's a material with real properties. Seaweed lyocell brings a natural softness and breathability, while the organic cotton grounds the blend with familiar structure. Together they produce a lightweight, airy yarn with excellent drape that behaves beautifully for warm-weather garments.
What makes Atlantico genuinely exceptional is the commitment to vegan credentials throughout. The fibres are entirely plant-based — no animal products anywhere in the blend. And the dyes are vegan too, which is the detail that often gets overlooked when yarns claim to be vegan. Rosários 4 holds the GOTS certification on this yarn, which means the organic and sustainability standards extend across the full production chain, not just the raw fibre.
It's the kind of yarn that gives you a good story behind the finished object. And beyond the ethics, it's simply a pleasure to knit or crochet with — cool and smooth in the hands, with a finish that looks quietly luxurious.
Browse the current colour range at Hanks Yarn Parlour, Belfast — in store or online.
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