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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. |
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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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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 
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