Its thick outer coat, called “qiviut,” is eight times warmer than sheep’s wool and is shed every spring for new growth. Beneath this shaggy armor lies a dense undercoat that keeps the cold at bay.

Their most distinctive feature is their remarkable two-layer coat—a soft, insulating underwool called “qiviut” that’s eight times warmer than sheep’s wool and finer than cashmere, covered by long ...

Insulation material derived from coarse wool waste is a proven nature-based solution familiar to Rajasthan’s pastoral community, but long overlooked by the outside world. Until, that is ...

Wool products designed for sports and outdoor activities are poised for significant growth in the Chinese market, driven by increasing wool adoption among brands in these sectors, said Jeff Ma ...

Some sheep farmers are being impacted by the U.S.-China trade war in the form of unsold wool. A large share of wool—about 50 to 60%—is typically exported, with China serving as the primary ...

Nothing beats a Saturday morning spent with sheep — lots of sheep. On May 10th, Johan Vineyards held its third Lamb-a-Palooza against a pastoral Mid-Valley backdrop in Rickreall. Or what we ...

A farmer has questioned if federal politicians are wearing wool during the election campaign as the industry hits its lowest point in 100 years. ABC Rural asked more than 200 politicians running ...

Castle Crafts wool shop and haberdashery has been re opened in it's original location within The Fountain Arcade in Dudley by Abi (me). After suffering from health issues eight years ago I ...

A drop in Australian wool production is forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely. Prolonged drought conditions and increasing production costs are ...

Jimmy Beans Wool, the south Reno yarn retailer and knitting tourism destination, announced Wednesday that it had been acquired by Local Crafts Group, a division of private equity firm Blue Point ...

A conversation that started out as mutual appreciation between two female CEOs working in the same space eventually led to a mid-April acquisition of Reno-based Jimmy Beans Wool by Local Crafts Group ...

Local Crafts’ brands include Berroco Yarn, Knit Picks, Crochet.com, Connecting Threads and Superior Threads Jimmy Beans Wool was founded in 2002 Local Crafts Group, a portfolio company of Blue ...