Sheep's wool
Also known as: Wool, Virgin wool
Animal natural fibre from sheep fleece — warm, elastic and moisture-regulating.
Description
Sheep's wool is obtained by shearing and comes worldwide mainly from Australia, New Zealand, China, the UK and South America. The fibre is made of keratin, has a natural crimp and is covered with scales. This structure provides high loft, good thermal insulation and characteristic elasticity.
Wool can absorb up to 30 % of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet and neutralises odour. It is naturally flame-retardant and self-cleaning. Downsides are felting risk with incorrect washing and animal-welfare concerns (mulesing). Certifications such as RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), ZQ or Kbt document fair standards.
- Warm, elastic, moisture-regulating
- Self-cleaning and odour-neutralising
- Naturally flame-retardant
- Certifications: RWS, ZQ, kbT
Properties
| Fibre type | Natural fibre (animal, keratin) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia, New Zealand, UK, South America |
| Property | Warming, elastic, odour-neutral |
| Care | Wool cycle, no tumble drying |
Related product categories
Sources & references
3- Wikipedia: Schafwolle Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schafwolle
- Responsible Wool Standard Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/responsible-wool-standard/
- IWTO – International Wool Textile Organisation iwto.org https://iwto.org/
