So, while alpaca and merino are both good insulators, sheep’s wool contains pockets of air compared to alpaca’s hollow fibers ...

From imported plant species to water pollution, Britain’s 19th century wool trade transformed the world. I n the early 1910s ...

After cleaning and separating hundreds of tiny cuttings of merino sheep wool, the researchers measured the curvature of each fiber, and then observed the wool under a microscope. They found that ...

Merino (a type of sheep) wool and alpaca fleece both come from cute, fluffy animals that are sheared without harm typically once a year. Merino and alpaca both consist of hollow fibers with ...

Wool is an incredible natural fiber -- it’s sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable. Yet the U.S. market struggles to ...

A COMPREHENSIVE sire evaluation trial rated as 'gold standard' has provided evidence-based data on the Dohne breed’s ...

AUSTRALIAN Merino wool prices were unable to maintain their upward movement at auctions last week, but crossbred values sold ...

Chris the merino sheep made global headlines after being found wandering alone outside Australia's capital Canberra with masses of wool sagging from its frame in 2015. A champion shearer was ...

A fifth-generation wool producer in the Mid West has taken a leap of faith and started up her own luxury clothing brand after ...

Sheep Inc fuses cutting-edge technology with the finest Merino wool, sourced exclusively from regenerative farms. Credit: Sheep Inc. Sheep Inc says the funding will fuel its mission to redefine the ...

Having crafted an entire line revolving around sheep’s clothing, it’s clear that Mammoth Lakes-based Ridge Merino certainly has a thing for good wool. The Journey tee is easily one of its most ...