THE purpose of this letter is to suggest a possible fundamental and common interpretation of results derived by various investigators, including myself, from fleece analyses and from experiments ...

FIBRES of wool and hair may be stretched nearly 100 per cent in water at room temperature, and they return to their original lengths on being released. If a fibre is stretched more than about 30 ...

Wool has long been a popular fabric for its aesthetics and its performance in the outdoors. Although it’s often marketed as “sustainable,” wool is not a fiber simply provided by nature — it is a ...

At a time when "carbon tunnel vision" is blinding the industry from making meaningful change, Woolmark is looking beyond ...

RECENT research has highlighted wool’s eco-credentials as the the proposed environmental labelling on apparel in the European ...

Since your comfort depends heavily on maintaining the right body temperature, wool proves itself to be nature's most effective thermoregulator. The heat of sorption kicks in during humid ...

In Xizang, she discovered the centrality of natural storytelling in Tibetan culture, often expressed through yak wool motifs.

Lincoln's scarlett cloth was amongst the most highly prized cloth on the Venetian market in 1265The wool trade was of immense importance to the wealth of medieval England, with the finest woollen ...

Winning, Natural Wool Duvets Are the Best Choice for Breathable, Comfortable Summer Sleep. As temperatures rise and the nights grow warmer, many people struggle to stay ...