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“Do you know how long it takes polyester to decompose?” Chris Tattersall asks. Tattersall is the owner of Woolroom, the U.K.-based bedding company that makes organic washable wool bedding, including ...

To be a sheep, in the middle ages, was akin to having a coat made out of gold. Such was the value of the wool industry. British Wool (also known as The British Wool Marketing Board) celebrates its ...

It was once the fabric of choice for millions but will wool survive among a world of synthetic offerings? Farmers and experts focused on the fibre believe it can flourish with a little help. A ...

Discover the best wool homewares to create a cosy modern style, from throws to rugs, chosen for warmth, texture and timeless ...

Wool has a long list of benefits that makes it ideal for your go-to winter sweater. Its fibers are naturally crimped, so tiny air pockets are created when the fibers are stacked together. This is what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. The natural performance attributes of wool—warm when wet, ...

If you've ever collapsed onto a London Underground seat after a long day, you've probably done so without realising you're sitting on one of Britain's quiet success stories. Beneath those bright ...