British Wool
At British Wool, we believe that wool is more than just a material; it’s a legacy, a symbol of craftsmanship, and a natural resource that deserves the utmost care and respect.
As the heart of the UK’s wool industry, we are dedicated to ensuring that every fleece of wool is valued, from the farm to the finished product.
Explore the various facets of British Wool to discover how we handle wool intake, grade wool, sell it at auction, pack it with care, test it for quality, and showcase the incredible versatility of this remarkable natural fibre.
Our Sheep Farmers
At the core of British Wool’s legacy are the dedicated and passionate sheep farmers who tend to their flocks across the picturesque landscapes of the United Kingdom. These unsung heroes play a pivotal role in ensuring the superior quality of the wool we offer to the world.
Why do sheep need shearing?
The Yorkshire Vet’s Peter Wright explains why shearing is an essential job for sheep farmers to look after their sheep.
Wool Intake at British Wool
The journey begins on the farms, where British wool is carefully sheared, collected, and brought to British Wool for grading and sorting ready for auctioning to the UK and international wool markets. We take pride in our close relationships with farmers and each sheet of wool that arrives at our facilities represents the hard work and dedication of British farmers.
Grading Wool and Selling at Auction
At British Wool, we meticulously grade every fleece by hand, our experienced graders assess each fleece on various criteria: including stable length, fineness, and colour. The graded wool is then made available to buyers at our regular auctions. These auctions provide a transparent and competitive platform for buyers, helping to secure the best value for our sheep farmers.
Packing Graded Wool
Once wool is graded, we take great care in preparing it for its next journey. Our team handles the packing process with precision and care, ensuring that the wool arrives at its destination in the best possible condition.
Testing Wool
Quality assurance is paramount at British Wool. We subject our wool to rigorous testing to guarantee that it meets the buyers’ needs and confidence in the wool they are purchasing at our auctions.
The wool is tested by the Wool Testing Authority, in Wales.
British Wool Showroom
Step into the world of British wool and discover the incredible versatility of this natural fibre in our showroom. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of exquisite British wool products, showcasing the many applications. From fashion to interiors, our showroom is a testament to the beauty and adaptability of British wool.
We work with over 100 different brands to traces the wool being used in products through the supply chain. This helps ensure our brands are using a high percentage of British wool in their products. This underpins all of our marketing activity as it helps guarantee that the brands we are working with and promoting are using British wool in their products.
In addition, we work with Oritain who can check the British wool content at every stage of the supply chain. Oritain uses isotope technology to test and authenticate the origin of wool fibres.
These includes; West Yorkshire Spinners, Woolyknit, The Modern Crafter, Sustainable Rope, byLaxtons and many more.
This is helping to increase the choice of British wool rich products for consumers and drive demand for British wool.