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 ...

Two-thirds of the wool produced by a flock of sheep at Bare Ranch, a large ranch in Northern California, is now going to The North Face. The ranch was the first to adopt a so-called “carbon farm plan” ...

Typically, sheep are shorn once a year. This means that the wool is clipped from the animal, producing a bundle of wool that is called a fleece. Several fleeces are bundled together, bagged, and then ...

Regenerative wool: it's the new green buzzword in the fashion industry – but can wool ever be fully sustainable? While building their fledgling fashion brand, environmentally minded Edzard van der ...

That's why merino wool has become my secret weapon: it’s warm without being bulky, itchy, or too hot. Naturally, the best ...

Buying socks is an inevitable part of life and in my experience, wool socks are an absolute must have. Their moisture-wicking properties come in handy for skiing and other outdoor sports, and when you ...

While a lightweight throw or blanket might have been enough to sustain you through the warmer months, colder climates and temperatures often call for something more substantial. The best wool blankets ...