This breed of sheep has the softest and finest fleece. With modern technology, merino wool makes for amazingly durable fabrics that outperform cotton and synthetics. One of the reasons I love ...

So, what makes alpaca wool different from Merino wool (a kind of sheep wool)? Alpaca wool is ... However, the cozy and soft ...

A group of local development companies have joined forces for an analysis and development project to increase the value of ...

From habitat degradation caused by grazing sheep to the chemicals used in scouring ... with their own harmful climate and environmental consequences. Wool has long been a popular fabric for its ...

O'Sullivan: But a good shearer can shear a sheep in a minute and ... to a growing dependence on synthetic fabrics and a trade war with China, the value of wool has plummeted.

Nothing about wool is sustainable.” The report finds that compared to other materials used in similar types of clothing, the average climate cost of sheep’s wool is 3 times greater than acrylic and ...

UNCERTAINTY about the impact of American president Donald Trump’s tariffs on China and global wool demand is wracking Australia’s wool industry...Read More ...