Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #4: “Sheep Are Harmed During Shearing”
Wool is a textile fiber that comes from many different animals, but generally refers to the hair from sheep. Did you ever … Read more
Wonders of Wool
How is Wool Processed After Shearing? From Sheep to Sheets: Stage 2
From The Farm To Your Bedroom We’ve been exploring the process of wool, from the pastures to the finished product, to help … Read more
Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #3: “Wool is Environmentally Hazardous”
Myths About Wool #3 As you may have read from our previous blogs (Wool Myth #1 and Wool Myth #2), the demand … Read more
How is Wool Processed? From Sheep to Sheets: Stage 1
Understanding Wool Processing Thanks to the amazing Woolgatherer Carding Mill, located just down the road from us in Montague, California, we’re able … Read more
Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #2: “Wool is Hot”
Myths About Wool #2 Wool is a permeable fabric, meaning it allows moisture such as perspiration to pass through the core of … Read more
Can Wool Keep You Cool in the Summer?
How Wool Keeps Us Cool A question we hear a lot is: but won’t a wool mattress make me hot? This question … Read more
