Merino Handknit Zero Waste Hat - Dinadi

Sustainably crafted, hand-knitted rib-knit hat in premium extra-fine RWS merino wool. Constructed from 40% reclaimed production surplus yarn, each hat features a one-of-a-kind colourway while diverting textile waste from landfills.

Why You'll Love It

• Zero-waste construction: made with 40% surplus yarn from production for a unique, planet-friendly result
• 100% extra-fine merino wool, mulesing-free and responsibly sourced from South Africa
• Breathable, lightweight, and naturally odour-resistant for year-round adaptability
• Thermally regulating, warm in the cold and breathable in the warmth
• 100% organic and biodegradable; can be composted at the end of its lifecycle
  

Perfect For

• Everyday cold-weather wear from fall through winter, or gifting as a considered, meaningful accessory
• Anyone looking for a sustainably made, zero waste alternative to conventional knitwear
• Pairing with any Dinadi or natural fibre knitwear for a cohesive, considered look

Size

Unisex, one size. Merino wool naturally stretches to conform to your fit.

Material

100% Fine Merino Wool (mulesing-free, RWS certified), 100% organic and biodegradable; can be composted at the end of its lifecycle

About Merino Wool

Merino wool is naturally insulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking, which keeps you comfortable across seasons while resisting odour and dirt. Entirely natural, renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable, it's a fibre that adapts to your body and environment.

Dinadi merino wool is sourced from merino sheep in South Africa. They carefully ensure that the yarns used are cruelty-free and can guarantee that it is always mulesing-free.

Made in Nepal

Hand-knitted in 9.5 hours by women employed by Dinadi in Kathmandu, Nepal. Dinadi directly oversees the entire production process to ensure transparency, fairness, and social impact.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash or machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water
• Reshape while damp
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not bleach or tumble dry
• Dry clean using PCE only if needed
• Iron on low heat if needed

Certifications

Dinadi merino wool is OEKO-TEX 100 certified to be free of harmful chemicals.

About Dinadi

Crafted by hand in Nepal from merino, yak, and cashmere yarns, and rooted in dignity, fairness, and social change. Every piece is a testament to slow fashion done right: no plastics, no shortcuts, just 100% natural fibres and empowering jobs that uplift communities.