NATICK, Mass. (Jan. 30, 2012) -- Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep ...

Confused about wool vs cashmere? This knitwear comparison offers a clear sweater material guide focused on warmth, durability ...

Merino wool is a high-performing natural material used for socks, baselayers, sweaters, and more. Like other wool clothing, Merino wool is excellent for outdoor activities because of its ability to ...

Innovation and progression are popular buzzwords to describe outdoor gear. Each new product release is positioned as a breakthrough, an innovation or a monumental step forward in the world of hiking ...

From gardening to construction and insulation, New England producers of sheep and alpaca wool are looking beyond the clothing industry to make use of excess fleece.

As a clothing material, wool has a lot going for it. It’s durable, warm yet breathable, easy to dye, and absorbs water without feeling clammy. But the process of obtaining the wool—factory farming and ...

The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has removed glass wool fibers from a Group 2B classification ('possibly carcinogenic to humans') to a ...

Nothing can lift the look and feel of a room like a gorgeous pure wool rug. Although these can be pricey, there are places ...