British Wool - Depot Update

British Wool’s UK network of grading depots and drop off locations provide a service to all producers regardless of type and quality of wool produced, volume or location.  These sites provide an important service and it’s encouraging to see that 1m kilos of wool has been delivered so far this season from producers who did not deliver wool in 2020.

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

All British wool is independently tested for micron, colour and dry yield (the latter is the weight left after the wool is scoured & washed) before it can sold at auction.  Testing the wool to international standards gives the buyers confidence in the high quality of British wool and in the product they are buying.

We’d encourage all producers who have not delivered wool so far this season to make contact with our depots and drop off sites to arrange delivery.  By delivering your wool into British Wool you will benefit from the continuing price recovery at auction.

To find your nearest British Wool depot or drop off site please click on the following link; www.britishwool.org.uk/depot-network