At just 30,355 square kilometres (11,720 square miles) Wikipedia, Lesotho is a giant in high-quality Merino wool production. Home to 1.37 million sheep and 45,000 people connected to the industry, the Mountain Kingdom offers unique insights into sustainable wool production where geography, cultural heritage, and modern quality standards intersect.
IWTO is delighted to welcome Chargeurs Wool as an official member. After years of collaboration, Chargeurs formalizes its commitment to the organization, bringing expertise in traceability, regenerative agriculture, and grower empowerment to strengthen IWTO's global network.
Explore American Wool’s Reimagine Wool Digital Poster Contest and submit fresh ideas for underutilized wool for a chance to win $1,000 and industry recognition.
A new IWTO European Wool Task Team brings together organisations across Europe to strengthen wool production, collection, and trade. With a focus on practical solutions and innovative infrastructure, the team is opening new pathways for European wool to reach diverse markets.
Independent testing shows 100% wool Axminster carpets match wool/nylon blends for heavy commercial use- proving pure wool’s strength and quality stand alone. Discover what the tests revealed...