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wool is back. . .
animal friendly •
environmentally sustainable •
hypoallergenic •
fire resistant •
regulates temperature •
does not itch •
feels soft •
machine washable •
ultralight insulator •
long lasting •
colorfast •
mildew resistant •
diminishes body odor •
insulates when wet •
stain resistant
Buying wool supports raising sheep for their fleece rather than food.
Using wool products supports local farmers throughout the world, especially those letting their sheep graze on pesticide free pastures.
Dust mites don't like wool. They are the major cause of allergy and asthma suffering.
When subjected to flames, wool just smolders and extinguishes itself. That’s why fire fighters wear wool uniforms and natural bedding manufacturers use wool in their products to meet fire codes.
Wool fabrics reduce the rate of heat transfer to the environment. You can wear wool from the coldest temperatures up to 80+ degrees and be comfortable.
The fibers of Merino wool are so fine that they do not itch. Merino wool can be used to make next-to-skin apparel and even bed sheets.
Wool is one of the most comfortable materials for clothing. Merino wool is ultra soft and feels wonderful on the skin.
Wool fabric production has recently evolved to allow for machine washing and durability. Modern production methods allow for wool fabric to be knit into very lightweight next-to-skin products.
Wool is an excellent insulator and has one of the highest insulation to weight ratios of any natural or man-made fiber.
Individual wool fibers can be bent over 20,000 times without breaking, making wool one of the most durable of all fabrics.
Wool holds dyes better than many other natural fibers. Wool also is available in a variety of natural earth tones that require no added dyes.
Wool fibers have a natural water wicking property that prevents moisture from being retained in the fabric. Besides keeping the skin dry, this quality also naturally inhibits mildew.
The natural wicking properties of wool contribute to inhibiting body odors. Unlike synthetic fabrics, wool does not retain odors and will freshen just from airing out.
Wool can absorb 35% of its own weight in moisture while staying dry to the touch. The wicking properties of wool fibers also contribute to the ability to insulate even when wet.
Wool fibers are covered by a protective water-repellant membrane making wool naturally stain resistant. |
 Forget your old stereotypes about wool. Wool is the most versatile and practical natural fiber in the world. Modern production methods now create Merino wool products that do not itch and are machine washable. You can wear it or sleep on it. Wool is a natural temperature regulator, hypoallergenic, odor free, stain resistant, durable, animal friendly and environmentally sustainable.
Wool Revolution is dedicated to reporting exclusively on the virtues of itch-less machine-washable Merino wool and other fine wool products. We are not here to sell wool, only to report on it. Here you will find the latest news, informative articles, and a comprehensive web directory dedicated to everything wool. |
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Backcountry Gear Limited
Backcountry Gear Ltd. specializes in ultralight equipment for lightweight backpacking, climbing, hiking, camping and backcountry use. Wool clothing lines include Smartwool, Patagonia, Marmot, Icebreaker and Cloudveil. |
Fabric by the Yard
Offers online selection of over 800 wool fabrics by the yard at discount prices. Their wool fabric selection includes wool flannel, jersey, double knit, crepe, melton, gabardine, tweed, challis, knit, worsted wool, shetland wool, and wool for rug hooking. |
Ibex
Wonderful selection of merino wool outdoor clothing. Ibex is a designer and producer. They have an excellent selection of merino wool and organic wool clothing, sportswear, travel clothing, and technical wool apparel. Uses New Zealand Merino wool and Loden wool for all clothing. Products include shirts, underwear, jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves. |
Justin Charles
Balancing form and function, Justin Charles engineers products to the most demanding specifications. Their Merino wool line includes underwear tops and bottoms, zip t-neck shirts, hats and gloves. |
Sleep and Beyond
One of the few worldwide manufacturers of certified organic merino wool bedding. Offers merino wool filled bedding, merino wool pillows, merino wool sheet sets, merino wool mattress pads, merino wool comforters and more. |
SmartWool
Feel Good in SmartWool socks & apparel, the ultimate in performance, comfort and easy care. Products include socks, t-shirts, shirts, underwear, gloves and hats. |
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Australian Wool Innovation Unveils New Corporate Identity and Brand Portfolio...
18 hours ago - Australian Wool Innovation is pleased to unveil its new corporate identity and brand portfolio marking a milestone in the innovation and marketing of Australian wool. The company's new logo features a symbolic stylized ram's head as its calling card.
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Aussie wool body repositions to counter boycott (Mad.co.uk)
5 days ago - After years of controversy and boycotting over the practice of mulesing, Australian Wool Innovation is attempting to reposition two of its key brands, following work by Landor Associates.
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Wool down 1.6pc for week (North Queensland Register)
6 days ago - Wool's eastern market indicator fell by 1.6pc this week, losing about half of the previous week's 3.2pc surge in the EMI, when wool lifted after sharp falls in the $A against the $US.
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Wool down 1.6pc for week (Stock & Land)
6 days ago - Wool's eastern market indicator fell by 1.6pc this week, losing about half of the previous week's 3.2pc surge in the EMI, mainly reflecting another sharp fall in the $A last week against the $US.
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Wool on the wane (iafrica.com)
6 days ago - South African wool prices dropped sharply at the opening sale of the 2008/09 season.
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Wool?s $2 futures lesson (Stock & Land)
7 days ago - GROWERS who locked in wool prices earlier this year could be looking at returns as much as $2 a kilogram higher than the current market.
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New O-Wool?? Organic Wool Fabrics Unveiled at Sourcing@MAGIC (PRWeb via Yahoo...
7 days ago - Vermont Organic Fiber Company (VTOF), the U.S.' leading manufacturer of organic wool yarns, fabrics, hand-knitting yarns, and blankets, will introduce new O-Wool suiting, herringbone, and flannel fabrics at the Sourcing@MAGIC show August 24-27, 2008, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Mr Michael Dwyer | Managing Director | New Zealand Wool Services ...
7 days ago - The small amount of Merino and Mid Micron wool grown here are of a very high ... This rapid decline in sheep is now creating a supply/demand imbalance. ...
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IWTO News - International Wool Textile Organization, Belgium ...
8 days ago - IWTO - International Wool Textile Organization, Brussels, Belgium - IWTO Latest News, IWTO Events, IWTO Reports, IWTO Announcements, IWTO Activities, IWTO Membership ...
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12000 bales up for auction as wool season begins in PE (Daily Dispatch)
8 days ago - THE new wool season kicks off tomorrow when close on 12000 bales of wool will be offered up for auction in Port Elizabeth. The season opens in the wake of slower global economic growth and uncertainty as to how this will affect consumer demand for clothing.
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Meat, wool returns forecast to improve (Otago Daily Times)
9 days ago - A major turnaround in the fortunes of meat and wool farmers is forecast, with predictions of a 60% increase in farm profits this coming season.
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Australia : Wool production expected to decline - Textile News Australia
9 days ago - Textile News Australia - Wool production expected to decline - Total Australian wool production is forecast to decline ... we have fewer sheep in Australia at ...
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