Cloudwool is included in the 2024 British Wool Sourcing Guide, a key resource developed to connect fashion and interior designers with high-quality materials made from locally sourced wool. This guide addresses the historic underutilisation of wool from the UK, despite its abundance, versatility, and renewability. It showcases the diverse applications and environmental benefits of this natural resource, promoting its role in sustainable design.
With over 60 breeds of sheep across the country, the wool industry offers a renewable resource with minimal environmental impact. Annual shearing ensures animal welfare while producing a biodegradable material that enriches the soil at the end of its life, in stark contrast to synthetic fibres that contribute to landfill waste. Wool production is also closely tied to traditional farming, making it a natural byproduct of agriculture rather than an intensive industrial process.
Cloudwool’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with the guide’s mission to enhance the value of local wool. Operated as a farmer-owned cooperative, British Wool ensures that sales directly benefit farmers through dividends, creating a system that supports both producers and sustainability. The guide further reinforces these values by offering traceability through the Shepherd’s Crook mark, guaranteeing ethical sourcing and certified local origins.
For fashion and interior designers, the 2024 British Wool Sourcing Guide is an essential tool, providing a trusted resource for sourcing a wide variety of materials.