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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.
The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) is the global benchmark for wool pricing. This weekly composite indicator tracks Australia's entire wool market and serves as essential intelligence for understanding supply, demand, and price trends affecting the international wool industry.
Meet the newest IWTO wokring group, dedicated to wool growers. With the Grower Working Group, IWTO has a formal platform to address global production challenges including biosecurity, profitability, and sustainable practices.
Global trade associations play a vital role in facilitating cooperation, addressing industry challenges, and navigating the international trade landscape in support of its members. As IWTO celebrates its 93rd anniversary, we look at the importance of having a global voice for wool.
IWTO pledges commitment to traceable, sustainable wool production through the UNECE, in support of the transition to a circular economy. Read on to learn more.
Founded in Ireland by fibre artist Lorna McCormack, Wool in School is committed to increasing awareness of wool and its sustainable qualities.