With this compact, portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is ...

NATICK, Mass. (Jan. 30, 2012) -- Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wool sweater laid out on a flat blue surface Wool sweaters are, in theory, a great investment piece. Sure to last and ...

Variloom, which 3D prints customizable garments for fashion brands, is partnering with New Zealand-based Wool Source.

Alpaca wool has a rich history stemmed in the blessings of Peruvian Inca gods. Today, alpaca is a luxury fiber for global brands and a popular alternative to wool, cashmere and fur. Incalpaca is a ...

Besides the exciting functionalities that smart textiles will offer its wearer, comfort is also a fundamental and universal need. Clothing comfort not only has an impact on the performances of the ...

As a clothing material, wool has a lot going for it. It’s durable, warm yet breathable, easy to dye, and absorbs water without feeling clammy. But the process of obtaining the wool—factory farming and ...

This past week people have been reflecting on things they are grateful for like family, friends, shelter and good health. Well, here’s what I’m grateful for: wool. That’s right, I said wool, the fiber ...

Trevor Goodwin of Andrews, South Carolina, is using an overhead hook on a motorized track to pick up bulging cloth packages and maneuver them into position. He cuts and tears open the packages, which ...

Library patrons of all ages petted rabbits and made fiber crafts at Muskogee Public Library’s “Great Hare-itage” event held Saturday, May 23. Representatives from the Oklahoma Angora Guild brought ...