As early as 10,000 B.C., sheep have done their duty of clothing humanity. As one of the world's oldest textiles, it eventually became the backbone of England's economy in the 12th century. Wool has ...

From Highland pastures to global fashion, wool’s history is woven into Scotland’s identity. Wool has transformed Scotland’s landscapes, livelihoods, and legacy. Shane joins fashion historian Sally ...

At a family farm in central Iowa, a sheep shearer leans over a ram, making smooth, clean strokes through several inches of shaggy wool. For most breeds, this fiber will just keep growing unless it’s ...

Wool is always breathable. The air spaces in wool fabric insulate, but also allow moisture to easily pass through. This keeps ...

Sheep producers in the Midwest say wool prices have been dismal for decades, but in recent years they’ve plummeted. Now producers are looking for new ways to add value to this fiber or drop it all ...

LAWRENCE, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - One word best defines how Megan Landes-Murphy and her husband Tom Murphy met, made career choices and launched a unique-to-Nebraska business. Sheep. Neither ...

DILLON, Mont. — A family-owned sheep ranch has put a spin on the “farm-to-table” concept by trademarking a similar slogan — “Sheep to Shelf” — that captures its unusual business model. In 2013, John ...