From the rugged allure of Aran knits to the feather-light softness of a cashmere throw, wool is truly a multi-faceted fibre. We may think first of its cossetting qualities of warmth and insulation, yet wool is an incredibly versatile textile with year-round value in the home.
The fibre’s notable degree of stretch enhances its resilience, while a natural crimp makes it a perfect staple to spin into yarn, which can then be woven into contemporary finishes such as boucle, traditional cloths like plaids, or blended for ethereal sheers.
Ancient fibre
One of the world’s oldest known textile fibres, wool derives primarily from the fleece of sheep
