Wool Research

Wool’s dynamic breathability for sport tested by research from North Carolina State University. 

Wool’s natural fire-resistant properties are affirmed through a study of base-layer wool garments as a proven fire defence for first responder and military personnel.

Published research demonstrates the Lifecycle Assessment of a recycled wool sweater significantly reduces the products environmental impacts.

Our latest on-farm study has developed a new method of measuring environmental health over time to enable Australian woolgrowers to track the health of their environment.

Since 2010, The Woolmark Company has been working with Nielsen to gain a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviours within the fabric and apparel textile industry in key markets across the globe. This report examines consumer wardrobe and laundry behaviours, offering solutions to help reduce our impact on the environment every day.

Recently published research has demonstrated that wearing superfine Merino wool next to the skin is beneficial for eczema sufferers.

How often clothes are worn is the most influential factor in determining environmental impacts from clothing, according to the world’s first peer-reviewed textile fibre cradle-to-grave LCA study.

Wool sleepwear and bedding have been shown to improve sleep quality.

The Australian wool industry is committed to supporting biodiversity and has invested in research to develop and extend better and more effective ways to support and enhance biodiversity on woolgrowing farms.

Maintaining healthy soil enhances biodiversity, and enhances plant and animal health. The Woolmark Company’s parent company works with industry to research and support initiatives to help woolgrowers manage their soil.

A scientific review of the past 100 years of literature found no credible evidence that wool is an allergen.

Science shows wool carpets may continue purifying the air for up to 30 years, improving the health and comfort of your indoor space.

The wool industry completed the world’s first textile fibre cradle-to-grave Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) study taken to a peer-reviewed publication. The study found that how often clothes are worn is the most influential factor in determining environmental impacts from clothing.

The science behind odour-fighting wool clothes allows brands to champion a ‘wear-more wash-less’ collection, with research proving wool is naturally resistant to odour.

The Australian wool industry is committed to continuous improvement in water management and has invested in research to develop and extend better and more effective ways to manage water resources on woolgrowing farms.

Woolgrowers plan for, and carefully manage their environment and animals, through drought and dry times to ensure the sustainability of woolgrowing enterprises, the industry and the environment.