New colourways for Yoredale, a bouclé made from British wool
13 March 2023
Back in 2019, Camira first introduced its the range of Yoredale upholstery bouclé fabrics. And have now launched a new colourway for Spring 2023. Expanding the product’s palette to 33 colourways, introducing a selection of pastels, neutrals, denim blues, and rusted reds. Leading in upholstery fabric Camira’s textile roots can be traced all the way […]
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Healthy Home: British wool Insulation
10 March 2023
With energy bills at an all-time high, the efficiency of our homes has become of increasing concern for both existing homeowners and new buyers. The natural fibre insulation market is bigger and more saturated than ever. So, considering a more sustainable option for your application is worth considering. Sheep’s wool not only has great sustainable […]
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Using wool to tackle microplastics in our waterways
8 March 2023
50 of the UK’s leading women entrepreneurs backed by Innovate UK for game-changing ideas From using plants to recover metal from contaminated land to harnessing satellite data to detect long-lost archaeological sites. And from an artificial intelligence that curbs your unhealthy cravings to 3D printed bionic prosthetics. The winners of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation […]
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Do you wake up grumpy?
1 March 2023
You’re not alone – Here’s how one small change can make a big difference A study has taken a deep dive into the nation’s sleeping habits and revealed that Brits only get an average of 6 hours of sleep a night. Resulting in 74% claiming they wake up grumpy. According to the report, as many […]
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The structure of wool fibres
1 March 2023
The most profound thing to reflect on is that nature is by far the most sophisticated designer. Functional complexity is built into each individual wool fibre, ranking superior to anything we can try and engineer in a lab! Wool is one of the oldest fibers known to humankind, with evidence of its use dating back […]
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Best foot forward
27 February 2023
The Yorkshire clothing brand has launched the first foot insoles to be licensed by British Wool These wool insoles are made from 100% British wool and have been launched following over a year of product development by Edward Sexton. Owner and partner at Glencroft, based in the Yorkshire Dales. Glencroft Based in a 200-year-old […]
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Left in the cold…
14 February 2023
Millennials are missing these major questions when buying a home Buying a home can be a daunting process for many, from mortgages to surveys. The to-do list is endless and often confusing. Despite a cost-of-living crisis and soaring energy prices. A new report has found that 70% of millennials wouldn’t ask what kind of insulation […]
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How wool keeps us warm
23 January 2023
British weather is anything but predictable. Our climate is incredibly varied - sometimes we’ll have warm sunny days in February, and sometimes freezing rain in the middle of summer!
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The Benefits of Choosing Wool for Your Home
16 January 2023
Natural, safe and durable, wool is a sustainable and practical choice for every home. In addition to its superior sustainable credentials, using wool products in the home can help contribute to a healthier indoor environment by helping to improve your indoor air quality, sound and echo dampening, maintaining ambient indoor temperatures AND if cared for […]
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