The American Wool Council encouraging you to #experiencewool
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Even Olympians turn to fiber arts to slow down.
Do you knit in public? And what do you think regular fiber artists and Olympians have in common?
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The way we wear, wash & care for garments, known as the āuse phaseā, is one of the biggest contributors to a clothing itemās environmental footprint.
Learn more: americanwool.org/wp-content/ā¦
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Greenwashing in fashion is still a problem, but this issue is gaining real attention.
Explore our Greenwashing blog (americanwool.org/greenwashinā¦) and visit makethelabelcount.org to learn more.
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Wool is a natural, breathable, durable, flexible, and anti-microbial fiber. There is no more versatile or reliable choice for all season comfort, protection, and performance. Todayās featured benefit of wool: Natural UV Protection.
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Wool Worth Watching: Duckworth
Here are some things that help Duckworth standout:
š§¶ Montana-grown wool from a family ranch
š§¶ A Sheep-to-Shelf supply chain grounded in the USA
š§¶ 4 generations of ranching knowledge behind every garment
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Happy to share this graphic.
Some fibers return to the earth quickly. Othersā¦ donāt.
Natural fibers like linen, wool, and cotton break down in weeks. Synthetic fibers can take hundreds of years to decompose.
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For many people, wool dryer balls are their first wool product at home. And once you try them, you realize how simple and effective they are.
A quality set of wool dryer balls can last 1,000 loads of laundry, which for most households means 2-5 years of use.
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Thanks to its natural breathability, wool helps regulate temperature & keeps your skin dry & comfortable, no matter the season.
Thatās why American wool shows up everywhere: from lightweight summer performance wear, to sharp fall suits, and timeless winter coats.
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Wool isnāt just for clothing, it can help plants thrive too.
Curious how it works? Visit our blog to see how wool can help your garden grow: americanwool.org/4-reasons-tā¦
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Wool isnāt just tradition, itās still very much trusted gear. The U.S. military historically uses about 15% of all domestic wool produced.
Why wool still wins:
š„ Naturally flame resistant
šš¼ Odor-resistant and breathable
šŗšø Made in America
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Counting Sheep, a new short film from the American Solar Grazing Association, follows Indiana producers as they raise grass-fed lamb on a solar site proving that agriculture and energy can work hand in hand: youtube.com/watch?v=9CY0IpkLā¦
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For more than 20 years, Pendleton has produced wool blankets in collaboration with the American Indian College Fund. Watch our short video to see how the bold patterns and bright colors of the Columbia River region continue to inspire designs at Pendleton today!
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Yes, you can wash many wool garments in the washing machine!
ā¢ Use a gentle cycle with a short wash time
ā¢ Choose cool or lukewarm water
ā¢ Use a mild detergent with no bleach
ā¢ If using powder detergent, make sure itās fully dissolved
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Wool Worth Watching: The Woolshire
š§¶ Wool sourced from American sheep country
š§¶ Wool products made in-house as part of a cottage industry approach
š§¶ Natural cotton for pillow covers
š§¶ A focus on reducing synthetic materials in the home
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Sheep Firefighters = A powerful partnership for the land.
Firefighters protect communities when wildfires ignite. And across many rangelands, sheep help reduce risk before a spark ever starts.
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Fashionās biggest night is here and weāre celebrating the creativity that makes fashion matter.
Today, weāre sharing some of our favorite Met Gala rooted in wool looks from years past.
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The right fiber shapes the final product.
Watch the Wool 101 Essentials video with textile specialist Dr. Roy Kettlewell and explore what makes American wool such a versatile natural fiber: youtube.com/watch?v=KNt_M3UTā¦
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From space missions to outdoor adventures, the story of āspace-age syntheticsā reveals why natural fibers still matter ā”ļø americanwool.org/the-dangersā¦
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