While craft superstore Joann will soon be closing its doors, local retailers want crafters to know there are still resources ...

For decades, Irish wool has been undervalued—discarded as waste or sold for pennies. “The challenge for 99% of farmers in ...

A garment’s “functionality and performance over a long period of time,” she said, “turns out to be the thing that really helps change its impact on the environment.” Dr. Pearson cited a British report ...

NOMINATIONS are being sought for the prestigious Australian Wool Industry Medal, awarded annually to leading industry contributors, achievers, stalwarts and innovators. Wool Industries Australia said ...

GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (KFVS) - The 4th annual Ozark Highland Sheep and Fiber Festival is happening later this month. The event is set for March 21 and 22 at the Mesta Meadows Sheep Ranch west of Glen ...

Students observed the inner workings of the mill and learned how wool from local sheep is processed into soft, beautiful, and colorful yarns through the mill’s custom carding and spinning services.

BLOOMINGTON — Roughly 300 crafters and enthusiasts attended the second annual Illinois Fiber Festival ... to make the yarn," Engelbrecht-Wiggins said. Depending on the breed of sheep or alpaca ...

In this piece, Sheep Central talks with a major New South Wales wool grower with a productivity focus who attended the WCG meeting. The wool grower did not want to be identified to avoid personal ...

However, the introduction of wool-processing machines has brought new vitality ... However, the group worries that attacks on sheep by feral dogs could hinder yarn production and weaving. The ...

The fluctuations in slaughter index scores between January and February highlight the pace of processing activity across different regions, while price trends indicate varying levels of demand for ...

The fluctuations in slaughter index scores between January and February highlight the pace of processing activity ... of demand for different lamb and sheep categories.