Where is my wool from?

18 Oct 2016

Winter is fast approaching, and you know what that means? Woolly time! Have your wool jumpers and wool cardigans made an appearance yet?

Chances are you’ve now unearthed your favourite chunky knit cardigan or your trusty, cable knit jumper. Maybe you’re thinking about investing in some new winter warmers in 100% pure wool or 100% lambswool?

When you wrap up in woolly wonder each cold morning, do you ever wonder where your wool jumper came from? Did you know that our superb, cashmere jumpers begin life on the underbelly of Kashmir goats, or that our 100% merino wool essentials can be traced back to Australian, Merino sheep?

Wool is wonderful. Why not discover where your favourite yarn starts out?

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Joan English

I l love the all the sweaters I have bought from WoolOvers over the last 5/6 years. They are all I wear in the fall and winter. I brought them out a week ago. I have 10 of them. some are a size too large since I lost weight, but that's ok with me, I wear them anyway. Was looking at my favorite style (all that I have same style) and it looks like it is on its way out. I looked for some in the outlet just in case but unfortunately for me found none in my size and colors I like. Same with turtleneck and other styles. So I am happy with what I have now and will keep looking just in case something comes my way that I may like. Thanks again, WoolOvers!

20 Oct 2016 06:52
Monica Brien

As a former Machine Knitter I have always been keen on Cashmere and have met the UK distributor ? Sue Townsend at the M.K. Shows . She wrote a very interesting article in The Machine Knitting News .Re ..origin of Cashmere yarn---how expensive it is to buy etc. Apparently the yarn comes from the goats in Outer Mongolia and has to travel 200 miles by mules to the nearest port where it is primarily cleaned and sorted before it comes to Britain. . Sue then distributes it to the main Knitting Firms eg Pringles. where it.is treated further and spun and dyed and knitted into garments. . I bought a Classic Knitting Pattern from her for a cardigan, most of the pattern relates to the care of Cashmere and how important it is to Hand Wash only. Of course nowadays modern technology has now improved its use and made it Machine Washable. but it still has to be carefully treated I still have a couple of cones but have not yet dared to use it. I love all the garments I have bought from you and now considering Christmas Presents. Sincerely Monica Brien

04 Nov 2016 11:17
WoolOvers

Very interesting, Monica!

07 Nov 2016 10:47
Michelle fillis

Would it be possible to create an all British wool range too? I understand logistically you couldn’t do all British but it would be great to be able to support the British wool trade as it hopefully starts to flourish again.

03 Dec 2017 08:58
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