British Wool – Update

British Wool’s UK network of grading depots and drop-off locations provides a service to all members regardless of the type and quality of wool produced, volume or location. 

Once the wool has been delivered, every fleece is individually graded which determines the grade and quality.  Grading every fleece adds value to member's wool as this separates the better quality from the poorer with the better-quality wool achieving a higher price which is then returned to the member.

What is unique in the UK is that British Wool exists as a farmer co-operative to represent the best interests of our farmer members. Our sole focus is on maximising the value of members wool in the short and long term. This is in contrast to direct purchasers. As well as focusing on the growing demand for British wool to create value over the long term, there are many other unique ways that British Wool supports the UK industry, such as:

• Providing a service to all sheep farmers regardless of wool type, volume, or location.
• Having more than 100 drop-off sites located across the UK.
• Working with more than 160 brands/manufacturers using British wool, helping to create valuable demand for your product for the future.
• Providing certified shearing and wool handling training courses to more than 800 people every year.
• Supporting innovation such as our recent announcement on our strategic partnership with Next Gen Tree Guards - a fantastic new product.

Jim Robertson, Chairman, of British Wool and sheep farmer in Dumfriesshire said: “I know we all need to see wool prices increase but we can only build long-term value by sticking together. Every kilo of wool that British Wool handles makes a vital contribution to ensuring this work and high level of service continues. Our sole objective is to see wool prices at auction - and consequently, members return from wool - increase. If wool is marketed through British Wool rather than sold directly from farms, then it increases the demand at our auctions and supports these improved prices.”

“By working together and using our collective strength, British Wool can continue to build on the good work being done to grow long-term value for wool by representing the best interests of members and of the UK agricultural industry.”

To find your nearest British Wool depot or drop-off site please click on the following link Depot Network | Hauliers | Drop Off Centres | Wool | British Wool