Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warm & Cosy Knits?
Warm & Cosy Knits is a Christchurch-based knitwear studio creating custom, heirloom-quality baby knitwear. Each piece is made by a single maker using natural, traceable yarns and a slow-fashion approach that prioritises sustainability, quality, and longevity.
Where is Warm & Cosy Knits based?
Warm & Cosy Knits is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. All garments are designed and knitted locally on a vintage hand-operated knitting machine, supporting small-scale, low-waste production.
What makes Warm & Cosy Knits sustainable?
Warm & Cosy Knits focuses on slow fashion and minimal waste production. Garments are fully fashioned on a vintage knitting machine, meaning pieces are shaped as they are knitted, reducing off-cuts and excess waste. Only natural, biodegradable yarns are used, avoiding synthetic fibres and microplastics.
What materials do you use?
Warm & Cosy Knits uses carefully selected natural fibres such as baby alpaca and other traceable luxury yarns. These fibres are chosen for their softness, warmth, breathability, and suitability for delicate newborn skin.
Are your baby knits safe for newborns?
Yes. All Warm & Cosy Knits garments are designed with newborns in mind. Natural fibres are gentle, breathable, and temperature-regulating, making them ideal for babies. Care is taken to ensure designs are comfortable, practical, and suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.
What does “heirloom baby knitwear” mean?
Heirloom baby knitwear refers to garments made with exceptional quality and durability, designed to last beyond a single wear or child. Warm & Cosy Knits pieces are created to be treasured, cared for, and passed down through families as keepsakes.
What makes your knitwear different from mass-produced baby clothing?
Unlike mass-produced clothing, Warm & Cosy Knits garments are made one at a time by a single maker. Each piece is fully fashioned, carefully finished, and crafted with attention to detail. This approach results in higher quality, longer-lasting garments with a personal story behind them.
Do you make custom baby knitwear?
Yes. Warm & Cosy Knits specialises in custom-made baby knitwear. Customers can request specific colors, and styles, allowing each garment to be thoughtfully created to suit their needs.
How long does it take to make a custom piece?
Because each garment is made to order, production times vary depending on the piece and current workload. Slow fashion means taking the time to create each item carefully, rather than rushing production. Estimated timeframes are provided at the time of ordering.
Are your garments microplastic-free?
Yes. Warm & Cosy Knits uses only natural fibres, which means the garments are microplastic-free. Unlike synthetic fabrics, natural fibres biodegrade at the end of their life and do not shed plastic particles into the environment.
Do you ship internationally?
Warm & Cosy Knits ships internationally from New Zealand. Shipping options and costs are available at checkout. Customers in the USA and other countries not currently listed in our shipping zones are welcome to contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
Who are Warm & Cosy Knits products best suited for?
Warm & Cosy Knits products are ideal for new or expectant parents, thoughtful gift-givers, and newborn photographers looking for timeless, high-quality garments. They are also well-suited to families who value sustainability, craftsmanship, and meaningful purchases.
How should I care for my Warm & Cosy Knits garment?
Natural fibre garments should be treated gently. Hand washing in cool water with a mild wool detergent is recommended, followed by reshaping and drying flat. Proper care helps preserve the beauty and longevity of heirloom knitwear.
Why choose slow fashion for baby clothing?
Slow fashion prioritises quality, ethics, and longevity over mass production. For baby clothing, this means garments that are gentler on delicate skin, better for the environment, and designed to be cherished rather than discarded.
Warm & Cosy Knits creates sustainable, heirloom baby knitwear in Christchurch, New Zealand, using natural fibres and a slow-fashion approach.