The right wool for the right reason
Wool is natural — grown on sheep that graze freely on the countryside .
Wool is sustainable — wool is an annually renewable fibre and therefore is a resource that is naturally replenished .
The right wool for the right reason
It is a common mistruth that all wool is the same . In fact , wool can vary considerably , and the variances depend on the type of sheep breed , the country it is from , even the weather . There are many different types and it is important that the right wool is used for the right reasons .
Different wools and blends will be created for different products . This blending will often use a combination of different origin wools and other fibres , too , and will be done to achieve the very best for design , comfort and practicalities such as good appearance over time and wear .
Wool can be very soft and fine — as in Merino wool — or it can be strong as in British Wool and New Zealand Wool . In between there are many other wools from across the world , and these are all measured according to the fibre ’ s micron — its diameter and length . Finer microns are almost always for clothing and cloth , while stronger types may go to carpet and rugs . The blending of wools to , say , achieve softness or texture with performance is the key that gives wool endless potential . And why when you choose wool , it will perform perfectly every day . �
Welsh Mountain sheep .
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