British Wool

Promoting and celebrating the benefits of uses #BritishWool. Follow @britishwoolfarm for more information about our work with the farming community and shearing

[Farmers Guardian @FarmersGuardian]

Could you wear the same dress every day for three months? 👗

Little Beau Sheep founder Sarah Turner is putting British wool to the test with a 90-day challenge, wearing one wool dress through work, travel, family life and social occasions. 🐑

The challenge aims to explore whether buying less and wearing better could change the way we think about our clothes, while putting the versatility of British wool in the spotlight.

Read the full article 👉 https://t.co/LqKW3gaf2c

#BritishWool #wool #sheepfarming

[British Wool @BritishWool]

16 items discarded every month. 192 every year

Fast fashion is designed to be replaced. Natural fibres are designed to last

Choose quality over quantity & invest in a wardrobe you'll still love years from now

Buy less. Wear longer. Waste less

#BuyLessChooseBetter #BritishWool

[British Wool @BritishWool]

This week's #SheepOfTheWeek

A lone Welsh mountain sheep on the slopes of Yr Wyddfa, surrounded by mist-covered peaks and rugged terrain

Autumn is here 🍂

📍 Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, Wales

#WelshMountainSheep #BritishWool #Snowdonia #SheepFarming
@arpitamukh1 @unsplash

[British Wool @BritishWool]

From our clothes to carpets, hidden plastics are everywhere. Simple swaps to natural fibres like wool that can make a real difference

✔ Swap synthetics for wool knitwear
✔ Choose natural bedding
✔ Rethink your home interiors

👉 https://t.co/8au6oBDbCG
#PlasticDetox #Wool

[British Wool @BritishWool]

Why choose wool over synthetic? 🐑

Natural, biodegradable & built to perform
✨ Warm in winter, cool in summer
✨ Breathable + moisture-wicking
✨ Durable (bends 20,000+ times!)
✨ Naturally resistant to dust mites & bacteria
✨ No microplastics

#BritishWool #NaturalFibre

[Azat TV @azattelevision]

Unexpected calm after a record turnout: Golden Shears 2026 ends as champions await their moment. #Shearing #GoldenShears2026
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[Bradford City AFC @officialbantams]

Ahead of the @_greenfootball campaign, players from our men’s, academy and women’s teams, alongside Woodhouse Grove School, planted trees as part of our Greener Bantams initiative. 🙌

Thank you to the Woodland Trust for donating the trees for the event and to the EFL and @BritishWool for their support. 🌳

#BCAFC

[Innovation in Wool Awards @innovationwool]

The 2026 Awards are now open for applications for commercially ready projects.

The award criteria:
🐑 Offer value to British wool farming
🐑 Include British wool fibre
🐑 Use British manufacturing
🐑 Indicate the potential scaling up volumes

Details: https://t.co/P7aDAXE8MR

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

✂️🐑 Young farmers are being offered 50% off British Wool shearing and wool handling courses, with discounted places available nationwide until 30 April 2026

READ MORE: https://t.co/1V0u1ndNIc

[British Wool @BritishWool]

New research from @BangorUni finds wool duvets outperform other fillings for temperature regulation and moisture control - delivering up to 30% better insulation than feather & down and moving moisture up to 150% faster

The secret to better sleep is your duvet
#BritishWool

[British Wool @BritishWool]

Step back in time with this BBC Archive footage showing British wool auctions and grading in action.

From the careful assessment of fleece quality to the lively auction floor, every step highlights the skill, knowledge, and tradition behind British wool

📹 credit @bbc_archive

[British Wool @BritishWool]

@GreenWrisks @HWarlow We have done some digging and yes it was part of CC41, the Utility mark for products produced and sold as part of the British Government's Second World War Utility Clothing Scheme.

[British Wool @BritishWool]

Auction Update

The first sale of the new year delivered a strong start, with further price increases across most core wool types. https://t.co/w5f8p85YwA

Key highlights:
• Ave greasy price increased to £1.251/kg - the highest level since 2016

Next sale on 27 Jan.

[British Wool @BritishWool]

Wool outperforms synthetic fibres every winter

Naturally insulating, breathable and regulates temperature.

Synthetic fibres trap heat and moisture, are petrochemical-based and shed microplastics.

Choose a fibre designed by nature. #ChooseWool
https://t.co/GO7kQdhtR9

[British Wool @BritishWool]

Our latest Graze newsletter - Read more herehttps://bit.ly/4bjgqPd

We launched 'Ewe & Your View' with @NFYFC @WalesYFC @SAYFC new competition for #YoungFarmers to share their voices about UK Wool

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

🐑📱 British Wool has launched a new social media competition giving young farmers the chance to share their views on the future of the wool industry, as part of the ‘Ewe and Your View’ competition

READ MORE: https://t.co/wLZIeScLoc

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

🇬🇧🐑 British Wool says confidence is returning to the UK wool sector after prices climbed to their highest level in nearly a decade, as the organisation marked a year of strong progress

READ MORE: https://t.co/53RdUhpAe8

[British Wool @BritishWool]

A new year doesn’t need to start at full speed

January is for #Rest, #Recovery and #Hibernation and slowing down after the festive rush. #Wool’s natural warmth and breathability help create a calm, comfortable sleep environment
https://t.co/qAkWxWhtyj

#BritishWool

[British Wool @BritishWool]

🎄Festive fun with a cause!

Our limited-edition Shaun the Sheep jumper, designed by a talented school girl, is here. Sustainable, cosy, and supporting @savechildrenuk

Get yours now: https://t.co/IshmRtAw6D

#ThreeWiseSheep #ChristmasJumperDay #BritishWool #SustainableFashion

[FarmingUK @FarmingUK]

🐑📈 Wool prices hit a 9-year high! British Wool says confidence is surging back as auction values jump 27% in two months. Farmers finally seeing stronger returns after years of pressure

READ MORE: https://t.co/53RdUhq83G