Wool is an animal-based fiber used for centuries for garments and home decor items. The natural qualities of wool make it a ...

NATICK, Mass. (Jan. 30, 2012) -- Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep ...

The Australian Pyrenees Park and New Zealander Earnscleugh farms scooped up the prizes by achieving a finesse of 10.4 micron ...

As a clothing material, wool has a lot going for it. It’s durable, warm yet breathable, easy to dye, and absorbs water without feeling clammy. But the process of obtaining the wool—factory farming and ...

Merino wool is a high-performing natural material used for socks, baselayers, sweaters, and more. Like other wool clothing, Merino wool is excellent for outdoor activities because of its ability to ...

Trevor Goodwin of Andrews, South Carolina, is using an overhead hook on a motorized track to pick up bulging cloth packages and maneuver them into position. He cuts and tears open the packages, which ...

JAMESTOWN — Trevor Goodwin is cutting open packages full of raw wool. In its raw state, the wool is speckled with twigs and dirt and drenched with lanolin, the natural oily wax that sheep produce to ...

Innovation and progression are popular buzzwords to describe outdoor gear. Each new product release is positioned as a breakthrough, an innovation or a monumental step forward in the world of hiking ...

Snuggling under a wool blanket provides warmth and comfort like no other. A natural fiber, wool both insulates and breathes while being one of the most durable fabrics available. The gift of a wool ...