Wool once made up nearly all of England’s export earnings. In medieval times, money from the trade helped build towns and ...

Australia is on track to shear its smallest sheep flock in more than 120 years, with national numbers forecast to fall below ...

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(KUTV) -- Utah wool producers have something important to say to PETA in response to its sheep billboard in Salt Lake City. "First thing that's important to understand about shearing is it's cruel and ...

The wool industry is embracing technology, with the one-millionth bale being consigned through the electronic wool ...

NEW YORK, N.Y.— Wool production is a key contributor to biodiversity loss and climate change, according to a new report released today by the Center for Biological Diversity and Collective Fashion ...

If you’ve been outside in the last decade, you’ve likely noticed that wool—one of the world’s oldest performance fibers—is having a bit of a moment right now. Long the material of choice for ...

India's wool industry remains underdeveloped despite vast production, with most wool discarded due to a lack of research and a proper supply chain. Experts highlight issues of standardisation, quality ...

The town of Wool could be renamed Vegan Wool. LONDON -- An animal rights group has asked an English village to change its name to help promote veganism and fight cruelty. Activists from PETA sent a ...

As early as 10,000 B.C., sheep have done their duty of clothing humanity. As one of the world’s oldest textiles, it eventually became the backbone of England’s economy in the 12th century. Wool has ...