Did Ewe Know . . .
● It takes at least 10 processes to get wool from sheep to cloth: shearing, grading, auction, scouring, carding, combing, spinning, weaving, dyeing and finishing.
● Beatrix Potter was a fan of Herdwicks and became the first female president of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders’ Association.
● Wool insulation is a flexible, cost-effective and safe option for insulating buildings.
● You can trace the wool you sleep on by visiting: www.britishwool.org.uk/ traceable-wool.
● The wool from Clun Forest sheep is most often used for Japanese futons!
● Remember to look for the shepherd’s crook to ensure you are supporting British Wool’s wool-producing farmers.
● Wool makes a significant contribution – in excess of £100 million – to the UK economy.
● Harris Tweed – the world’s only commercially produced handwoven tweed – uses British Wool.