Wool

Wool is a natural fibre that is produced by sheep and other animals. It has been used for thousands of years to produce a variety of products including clothing, blankets, and carpets. Wool is a sustainable and renewable resource which makes it an excellent circular material.

Production Process

Wool is produced by a number of different animals, including sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas. The process of producing wool begins with the shearing of the animals, which is typically done once or twice per year. The wool is then cleaned, sorted, and processed to produce wool yarn.

Material Properties

Wool is a natural fibre that is strong, durable, and resistant to wear and tear. It is also resistant to fire and static electricity and has natural insulating properties that make it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Wool is also biodegradable and can be recycled, making it an attractive alternative to synthetic fibres in a variety of applications.

Examples Uses

Wool is used to produce a variety of products, including:

• Clothing, such as suits and sweaters
• Blankets and throws
• Carpets and rugs
• Upholstery fabric

Wool is also used in the production of insulation and is being explored as a potential replacement for synthetic fibres in the production of bioplastics and composites.

In the circular economy, wool has the potential to play a significant role due to its sustainability and renewability. Wool is a natural and biodegradable material and can be produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. 

Additionally, wool can be recycled and repurposed, innovative company Seljak is doing just this and repurposes used and waste wool into new innovative solutions.

Circular Features

Raw Materials

Wool is a natural fibre produced by animals like sheep and other animals.

Afterlife plan

Wool in its raw form is 100% biodegradable and home compostable, the material can also be recycled and repurposed.