Harriet Tibbs – International Women’s Day
15 March 2022We spoke to Harriet on her experience working in farming and how the Ambassador programme will help her in her future endeavours. How did you come to apply for the National Sheep Association Next Generation Ambassador programme? I have read about the ambassador programme and what it does for the next generation sheep farmer for […]
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Sophie Bainbridge – International Women’s Day
12 March 2022We caught up with Sophie, from Stanley Biggs Clothiers. We asked her how Stanley Biggs came about and what advice she would give to others in starting out in the industry. How did you start out in this industry? I started in this industry when I founded Stanley Biggs Clothiers in 2019. Prior to that, […]
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Wow with wool this Mother’s Day
10 March 2022Mum’s the word. Surprise her with something truly thoughtful this Mother’s Day. After all, she deserves it! British Wool is a really great choice if you want to spoil your mum this year and give her something built to last. Something that every time she uses it, or pops it on, in the years to […]
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Clover Crosse – International Women’s Day
9 March 2022Clover is part of this year’s National Sheep Association Next Generation Ambassador programme. The programme is dedicated to encouraging and supporting young sheep farmers of the future. We reached out to Clover to ask her take on the women in farming. How did you come to apply for the National Sheep Association Next Generation Ambassador […]
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Sophie Platts – International Women’s Day
7 March 2022We sat down with Sophie Platts, the founder of Floks and spoke to her about her brand and what inspires her. How did you start out in this industry? At university, I studied industrial product design, so I’ve always been interested in what makes a great product. I was always fascinated by the research side. […]
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How we use wool?
15 February 2022The British wool industry has a remarkably rich heritage with sheep being one of the first domesticated animals. With Stone Age man first utilising wool. And with science and technology yet to create and replicate the unique properties of this 100% natural fibre. Did you know? Britain’s 32.7 million sheep (AHDB – Jan 2021) produce around […]
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Looking for Wool Carpets
26 January 2022With lots of different varieties, options and prices, it’s often difficult to know what to look for when choosing a new carpet. Even more so when choosing a wool carpet. Here are five reasons why carpets made from British wool are the best. It’s fire-resistant Wool carpets are naturally fire-resistant, which means safety for loved […]
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Choosing Wool over Fast-Fashion
8 October 2021‘British shoppers’ addiction to new clothes is putting the future of the planet at risk.’ As a nation, British shoppers buy more new clothes than any nation in Europe. With people buying twice as many items of clothing as they did a decade ago. ‘Fast Fashion’ has dramatically increased the effect of plastic pollution. […]
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Partnership in Innovation and Creativity – West Yorkshire Spinners
6 October 2021“Through the British Wool licensing scheme, we are assured of responsibly sourced fleece, from the field to our mill” West Yorkshire Spinners have been a part of our licensing scheme for many years. They are strong supporter of British Wool and the use of the very best of what our Sheep Farmers produce. West […]
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