Supply chains
Traceable from soil to storefront.
Every successful wool product begins with the right sourcing strategy. With the right guidance, you can make products that trace directly back to individual farmers and flocks, with full transparency from soil to storefront.
Work with us to create your own supply chain
Five decisions shape every British wool project.
Every British wool project comes down to a handful of decisions: where your wool comes from, how much fleece you need, your lead times, who will scour and spin it, and when to dye. Each one shapes the cost, the timeline and the finished product.
We work through these decisions with you, connecting you with the right people at every stage.
[TO WRITE / SUPPLY] One image per stage, showing the journey from field to product
Farm and shearing. Fleeces are shorn each summer and packed for grading, either through British Wool or privately on the farm.
Grading. Fleeces are sorted by hand for quality, strength, lustre and cleanliness.
Scouring. Fleeces are washed to remove dirt, grease and excess lanolin.
Carding and combing. Clean fibre is opened and aligned, ready for woollen or worsted spinning.
Spinning. Fibre is twisted and plied into yarn.
Dyeing. Colour can be added at several stages, from fibre to finished fabric.
Knitting and weaving. Yarn becomes garments, upholstery fabric, rugs fabric and throws.
MOQ in your region
Find partners who suit your scale.
We've grouped businesses on our map as small, medium or large. Scale reflects the number of sheep on a farm, the kilos of wool a processor handles, or the number of items a manufacturer makes. It's a rough guide to help you find partners who suit your scale of production.
From fleece to finished piece
Need help matching your project to the right suppliers? Talk to our consultancy team. LINK HERE