New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry
22 January 2024
A new project is set to further the UK sheep farming and wool industries’ productivity, sustainability and resilience through exploring opportunities to improve fleece quality. Read Press Release 
The Opening of the new Selkirk depot
2 August 2023
The new Selkirk Grading Depot was officially opened by sheep farmer Cammy Wilson of YouTube’s ‘The Sheep Game’ during an open day for members on Wednesday 2nd August. Read Press Release 
Securing the future for British Wool in the Scottish Borders
4 July 2023
The British Wool team will be relocating to Selkirk from their current wool grading base in nearby Galashiels. The set up in Galashiels was split over two sites with warehousing and grading in two premises. Read Blog 
Showcasing the best in British wool
4 July 2023
British Wool’s highly anticipated “Flock to Fashion” show was held every day at the annual Royal Highland Show in Ingliston during June. Read Blog 
Royal Highland Show on the hunt for fashion models
2 May 2023
British Wool is looking for people with an agricultural background to model for the Royal Highland Show taking place at Ingliston, Edinburgh, in June. Read Press Release 
British Wool hosts NFU Cymru visit
13 March 2023
British Wool’s initiatives to add value to wool were praised this week during a visit from representatives of NFU Cymru. Read Press Release 
Wool Month: Elevating the wool message
8 December 2022
British Wool is celebrating the success of its Wool Month promotional campaign which raised consumer awareness of the benefits and sustainability of wool products. Read Press Release 
British Wool out and about at Winter Fairs and Fatstock shows
5 December 2022
Over the last two months we have been busy attending some of the countries Winter shows Read Press Release 
Wool Month - Amplifying The Wool Message
4 October 2022
This week sees the official start of Wool Month (3rd-30th October). Formerly known as Wool Week, the event has gained so much momentum over the years that is now runs for a full month, with events even taking place during September! Read Press Release 
Positive outlook for wool in 2022
16 May 2022
British Wool will be making payments worth £8.4m to its members for the 2021 clip, an increase to an overall average of 36.4p/kg. Andrew Hogley, CEO said, ”The 135% average increase over the prior year is down to improved auction prices for wool over the last 12 months alongside a push to reduce operational costs.” Read Press Release British Wool - our six pillars
There are six key principles to British Wool that not only make it unique, they offer buyers peace of mind that the product they are purchasing is truly the right choice.
Since 1950, British Wool has managed the collection, hand grading, core testing and sale of fleece wool from sheep breeds across the UK.
British Wool works on behalf of farmers to maximise the returns received for their wool, adding value through grading, and minimising the risk of price volatility by selling wool on behalf of farmers at auctions throughout the year.
Browse our dedicated brand pages to find out more about our licensee scheme, British Wool training, and the range of support offered to our brand partners.
