Wool’s End of Life Story
What happens to wool at the end of its useful life? Ken Nagao, a Japanese wool merchant with nearly 50 years in the trade, designed an experiment to find out — and the results speak for themselves.
Peatland Restoration and Wool: A Natural Partnership for Sustainable Landscapes
Wool helps restore Britain’s sustainable landscapes through a key role in peatland restoration. Learn about this natural partnership here.
A New Voice for Wool Science: Wool Research Authority Joins IWTO
IWTO welcomes its newest member, the Wool Research Association (WRA). Read this blog post to learn all about this leader in the field of wool science.
Wool Takes Centre Stage at Functional Textiles Shanghai
Joining 8,000+ attendees at FTS 2026, IWTO moderated a dedicated panel discussion on wool's growing role in the functional textiles sector, exploring supply chain traceability and how wool's performance properties make it a natural for activewear and athleisure.
Wool is Not Waste: Why the EU Needs to Reclassify Raw Wool
IWTO fully supports Copa-Cogeca's call for the EU to reclassify raw wool and remove the regulatory barriers preventing European farmers from bringing a valuable, globally traded commodity to market. Here's why the current situation needs to change.
Wool at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
From Norwegian heritage knitwear to Mongolian cashmere ceremonial deels, American ranch-to-ceremony traceability to Australian Merino performance base layers, wool is out in full display at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. IWTO looks at how wool and cashmere are showing up across four nations, and the supply chains behind them.
Key Wool Takeways from the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
IWTO attended the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris, where discussions on e-commerce pressures, fast fashion regulation, and a new recycling due diligence guide set the agenda for responsible business conduct across the textile chain.
Behind the IWTO Certificate: How Wool Testing Ensures Quality from Farm to Fashion
After wool leaves the farm, it undergoes a testing procedure to ascertain its quality. Buyers and sellers throughout the wool supply chain need a reliable certification standard to inform their purchases and processes. Read on to learn how we do it.
Journey of a Wool Bale
Wool goes through a process before arriving in the retail sector. Learn about the fascinating journey a single wool bale takes from farm to final product.
The Air-Cleaning Home: Wool’s Ability to Filter Indoor Pollutants
Since we spend 90% of our time indoors, the least we can do is ensure clean air in our homes and workplaces. Learn how wool air filtration makes this possible.