Surfaces Conference 2013
Our technicians attended this conference at the end of last month. One of the things they learned about was the production of wool in the U.S. They learned that wool is grown in all 50 states and there are 81,000 sheep farms and ranches. American wool is versatile and is known for it’s “loftiness” Also, it’s used to make insulation, handmade rugs, tennis balls, bedding products and clean up pads for oil spills.
I bet you thought wool was for area rugs and coats only!
In the United Kingdom, Prince Charles started “The Campaign for Wool” in 2010 to put wool back on the market. He had noticed there was a decline in wool productivity. This campaign is designed to improve the consumers understanding, appreciation and the sustainability benefits of wool. The Prince is also a sheep farmer (yeah, that surprised all of us too!) and considers himself an environmentalist. He brought together experts from the industry from fashion/interior designers to carpet manufactures and architects. Launching a plan to them to get the industry to work together and make wool fashionable once again. The campaign has been very successful because it is based on a simply philosophy of supporting and encouraging all levels of the wool industry.
The message is simple “Choose Wool”
When you think about it, wool is a green product and is sustainable because it uses the sheep's wool which grows back naturally after it’s been sheared. A good quality wool carpet can last hundreds of years. You can incorporate wool into your house many ways. Wool runners, area rugs, blankets, mattresses, pholstered chairs, clothes and much more!
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