Having moved the needle on fur and leather, Peta protestors are now calling on fashion to phase out sheep wool from clothing.

There is a useful principle in materials: if a substance behaves oddly in several ...

If you’ve used down comforters and down alternative comforters without much success of finding a blanket that works for you, it may be time to try a wool or silk comforter. Silk can be a lux ...

Nearly half the world’s urban population could lack access to clean drinking water by ...

That wool jumper could be more than just a cosy knit for the winter months. According to a slew of brands that are now using regenerative wool, these fibres can help sequester carbon, increase soil ...

Scientists project that by 2050, nearly half the global urban population will not have enough potable water—a 50% increase ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Wool bedding is becoming a fixture in mainstream retail as natural fibers gain greater appeal among hot sleepers, ...

As we settle deeper into winter’s chill, it’s the ideal time to reassess your outerwear wardrobe — starting with a wool coat. Long considered a cold-weather staple, the style has continued to evolve, ...

FOR CENTURIES, SAVVY outdoor adventurers have layered up in wool for its warmth-trapping, water-repelling, sweat-wicking and stink-fighting properties. But this age-old textile continues to evolve, ...

But those tarpaulins are typically made from plastic and can shed polluting microfibres. The "Keep It Wool" project, led by ...

This summer's record heat has melted snow on the glaciers weeks earlier than usual, leading almost inevitably to more of the ...

Scientists covered a Swiss glacier with sheep's wool blankets, cutting ice melt by up to 70% and testing a biodegradable alternative to plastic covers.