Sleep Your Way to Happiness
9 January 2023Research has found that around 2 million people are affected by seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) and accompanied with the January blues. This sees Brits sleeping for two hours longer per night in the winter months compared to summer. SAD symptoms include feeling lethargic (lacking in energy), feeling sleepy during the day. Sleeping for longer than […]
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Pledge to use British wool for your 2023 projects
3 January 2023As we step into the new year. We are encouraging all crafters to choose British wool yarn for their 2023 projects. Opting or swapping to British wool is a small but impactful change to make more sustainable and ethical choices that don’t cost the earth. British wool is 100% natural, biodegradable and also completely renewable. […]
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A jumper for life, not just for Christmas
8 December 2022Five reasons to opt for a woolly Christmas jumper this year The Christmas jumper is a long-standing festive tradition for many. Whether it’s your go to from the 1st December onwards, or you prefer to reserve it for the most festive of occasions, like the office Christmas party – there’s no denying our love of […]
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A Brief History of the Christmas Jumper
30 November 2022With the launch of the first certified 100% British wool Christmas Jumper from Mars Knitwear. At British Wool, we have been looking into the origins of this festive wardrobe staple. The Christmas jumper is a long standing festive tradition for many families. From simple beginnings it has gone from garish gift to a desirable festive […]
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5 Tips for Shopping Smarter this Christmas
28 November 2022Christmas can be costly, in every sense of the word. From overspending on unwanted presents, to throwaway decorations, wrapping paper and of course, the long-forgotten Christmas jumper at the back of your wardrobe. There’s no denying that this time of year can be particularly unkind to the environment. Shopping smarter and more sustainably can ensure […]
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What On Earth Are You Wearing?
15 October 2022Brits have an average of 76 items of clothing in their wardrobes. Yet 8 in 10 are clueless about the materials they are made from or where in the world they originated. We conducted research with over 2,000 UK consumers which suggests that, while fashion-conscious Brits have an average of 76 garments hanging in their […]
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Celebrate Wool Month
28 September 2022Wool Month Tribute 2022 Starting from Monday 3rd October and finishing on 30th October. 4 weeks of educating, promoting, researching and showcasing everything wool. With more activity than ever before. It is hoped that this will help amplify the wool message to consumers and help drive new demand for British wool. Graham Clark, Director of […]
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New Tartan Collection joins the Quirky clan
1 August 2022Fresh from Alternative’s competition with The Glasgow School of Art is a winning tartan by Sophie Anne Campbell. Her youthful spin on this classic formed the springboard for a new modern tartan that is part of the Quirky collection of patterned carpet, rugs, and runners. Sophie enjoyed bringing colour and a more contemporary look to […]
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Got Out of the Wrong Side of the Bed?
26 July 2022New research has taken a deep dive into the nation’s sleeping habits. Revealing that just 18% of people who sleep on their right claim to be “out like a light” as soon as their head hits the pillow, compared to 21% of left side sleepers. And according to the report, as many as 32% of […]
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