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Science-backed studies from farm to fashion

Wool Research

Published Studies

We partner with leading researchers to study wool’s dynamic properties and market opportunities.

Study supports wool’s dynamic breathability for sports 

Study supports wool’s dynamic breathability for sports 

Wool’s dynamic breathability for sport tested by research from North Carolina State University. 

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Science confirms wool’s fire resistance

Science confirms wool’s fire resistance

Wool’s natural fire-resistant properties are affirmed through a study of base-layer wool garments as a proven fire defence for first responder and military personnel.

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Closed-loop wool recycling reduces environmental impact

Closed-loop wool recycling reduces environmental impact

Published research demonstrates the Lifecycle Assessment of a recycled wool sweater significantly reduces the products environmental impacts.

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Natural Capital Accounting for woolgrowing

Natural Capital Accounting for woolgrowing

Our latest on-farm study has developed a new method of measuring environmental health over time to enable Australian woolgrowers to track the health of their environment.

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Global Wardrobe Study

Global Wardrobe Study

Since 2010, The Woolmark Company has been working with Nielsen to gain a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviours within the fabric and apparel textile industry in key markets across the globe. This report examines consumer wardrobe and laundry behaviours, offering solutions to help reduce our impact on the environment every day.

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How Superfine Merino wool can treat eczema

How Superfine Merino wool can treat eczema

Recently published research has demonstrated that wearing superfine Merino wool next to the skin is beneficial for eczema sufferers.

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Consumers hold the power to influence clothing’s sustainability

Consumers hold the power to influence clothing’s sustainability

How often clothes are worn is the most influential factor in determining environmental impacts from clothing, according to the world’s first peer-reviewed textile fibre cradle-to-grave LCA study.

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Wool promotes a better night’s sleep

Wool promotes a better night’s sleep

Wool sleepwear and bedding have been shown to improve sleep quality.

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Biodiversity and woolgrowing

Biodiversity and woolgrowing

The Australian wool industry is committed to supporting biodiversity and has invested in research to develop and extend better and more effective ways to support and enhance biodiversity on woolgrowing farms.

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Soil health and woolgrowing

Soil health and woolgrowing

Maintaining healthy soil enhances biodiversity, and enhances plant and animal health. The Woolmark Company’s parent company works with industry to research and support initiatives to help woolgrowers manage their soil.

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Wool is not an allergen

Wool is not an allergen

A scientific review of the past 100 years of literature found no credible evidence that wool is an allergen.

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Wool carpets purify the air

Wool carpets purify the air

Science shows wool carpets may continue purifying the air for up to 30 years, improving the health and comfort of your indoor space.

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Why cradle-to-cradle needs to be included in fashion’s LCA sustainability rating tools

Why cradle-to-cradle needs to be included in fashion’s LCA sustainability rating tools

The wool industry completed the world’s first textile fibre cradle-to-grave Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) study taken to a peer-reviewed publication. The study found that how often clothes are worn is the most influential factor in determining environmental impacts from clothing.

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Wool reduces body odour

Wool reduces body odour

The science behind odour-fighting wool clothes allows brands to champion a ‘wear-more wash-less’ collection, with research proving wool is naturally resistant to odour.

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Water systems and woolgrowing

Water systems and woolgrowing

The Australian wool industry is committed to continuous improvement in water management and has invested in research to develop and extend better and more effective ways to manage water resources on woolgrowing farms.

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Drought and woolgrowing

Drought and woolgrowing

Woolgrowers plan for, and carefully manage their environment and animals, through drought and dry times to ensure the sustainability of woolgrowing enterprises, the industry and the environment.

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Wool’s biodegradability

Wool’s biodegradability

Research reveals the wool fibre’s biodegradability in soil and marine environments.

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We partner with leading organisations to conduct independent research.

Fibre Advocacy Animal Husbandry Environment Traceability
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Fact sheets: The science behind wool’s benefits and eco-credentials