A bit of wool controversy is happening, with a few big name brands and a well known group doing what they can to tell the world not to wear wool.
What would a sheep say?
I think they would say “Save a sheep – Wear wool.” Since sheep can’t really tell us how they feel, we have to be their voice.
Wool has so many great natural properties to offer the world, has been around since… well forever seems like a good amount of time.
We know wool is a natural, renewable resource.
We also know:
- Wool is self-cleaning, naturally antibacterial and odor resistant.
- Wool can absorb a lot of weight without feeling wet.
- Wool is biodegradable.
- Wool is naturally fire resistant and fire retardant.
- Wool improves indoor air quality to help remove allergens and pollutants, deterring the growth of dust mites.
- Wool is 100% natural and forms part of a natural carbon cycle.
- Wool is a great insulator for homes.
- Wool keeps you warm in the winter and it cools in the summer.
Can you say that about man-made fibers?
There is much to be said about the health factors of shearing sheep and the by-product of their fleece, for
The sheep is sheared and let free to roam around the pasture. The spinner obtains the fleece to spin the wool into yarn. The weaver or knitter works the wool yarn into an article of clothing or home goods. The sheep grows more wool and the process starts again.
There is so much more to it than this small post I am writing. Many of us on Instagram feel that @claraparkes said it well here.
I’ve ordered buttons, see the photos within this post, and should be available mid-January in the #spin15aday shop!
Until next time…spin on.
Thank you for speaking on behalf of all sheep and wool lovers!