ABOUT US
Archive Knitwear was started in September of 2010 by Deanna DeRoucheau, formerly called DeRoucheau Handmade Knitwear.
Starting off with a small variety of scarves, later grew into into more accessories and apparel. Designing new styles each year for small boutiques around the world and large companies like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, Deanna hand knit every individual piece by hand.
In 2020, with the need for extra hands, we have expanded to a team of 30 women in Peru that continue to knit every item by hand.
Archive Knitwear was founded with the clear objective of bringing luxurious handmade knitwear using sustainable fibers, to modern women.
Our designs are based off of a timeless wardrobe, where minimalism is mixed with classic silhouettes, refined details, tonal hues, and cozy textures. We focus on creating small batches of knitwear that are designed in the United States and responsibly handmade in Peru, by a team of artisan knitters who share the same values as us, to slow down the fashion cycle, celebrate handmade craftsmanship, and invest in ethical production practices.
QUALITY
Our wool is sourced from the Andean highlands of Peru where the animals are taken care of by local family farms.
We work closely with our team of artisan knitters in Peru,
using sustainable materials and processes to develop a new kind of luxury - one that focuses on craftsmanship.
Each item is knit by hand in Peru and the United States.
Our yarns are custom made to our specifications, and we source the finest quality merino wool to produce modern classics, that are designed to last.
SUSTAINABILITY
We believe it is in our hands to do as much as possible to protect the planet. With that in mind, we focus on only using renewable, sustainable, and biodegradable fibers.
All of our yarn is then dyed using low impact dye that has been classified by the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (an international certification process) as eco-friendly.
Creating items in small batches means we are making only what we need, and there is as little waste as possible.
As well as using recyclable and biodegradable packaging, we are doing our part to create the lowest impact on the planet.
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