Welsh and New Zealand shearers attempt World Shearing Record6 December 2024Llyr Jones and Paerata Abraham will attempt to break the 8-hour 2 Stand Strong Wool Lamb World Record in Masterton, New Zealand on 10th December. The current world record of 1,410 lambs achieved in 2023 is held by Simon Goss and Jamie Skiffington.Read
Positive Mood at British Wool AGM and Conference18 November 2024Record breaking UK shearers were celebrated at British Wool’s AGM and annual conference last week.
Among those honored was Staffordshire-based Nick Greaves, who broke the world lamb shearing recordRead
British Wool at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.12 November 2024British Wool will be at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells later this month to engage with sheep farmers on the improved wool market and on the new Welsh Wool logo and branding that was launched in October.Read
Welsh Wool Industry Unveils New Logo and Yarn Project at National Wool Museum16 October 2024In a celebration of Wales' rich textile heritage and sustainable future, key industry figures gathered at the National Wool Museum on 16th October for the unveiling of a new Welsh Wool logo and the launch of an exciting new yarn project showcasing the best in Welsh Wool.
The half-day event, coinciding with national Wool Month, showcased the best of Welsh wool, businesses and manufacturing, highlighting the industry's commitment to traceability, sustainability, and community collaboration.Read
Wool Month: Amplifying the Wool Message1 October 2024This week marks the start of Wool Month 2024. With more activity than ever before, it is hoped the events will help to amplify the wool message to consumers and drive new demand for British wool.Read
Wool prices show encouraging growth23 September 2024British Wool has confirmed a strengthened market for wool with prices at their highest levels for four years.
Since the start of the season, British Wool’s auction prices have increased by 20% which equates to an average improvement of 17p per kilo. This equates to approximately 40p per fleece.Read
Welsh and New Zealand shearers attempt World Shearing Record 6 December 2024 Llyr Jones and Paerata Abraham will attempt to break the 8-hour 2 Stand Strong Wool Lamb World Record in Masterton, New Zealand on 10th December. The current world record of 1,410 lambs achieved in 2023 is held by Simon Goss and Jamie Skiffington. Read
Positive Mood at British Wool AGM and Conference 18 November 2024 Record breaking UK shearers were celebrated at British Wool’s AGM and annual conference last week.
Among those honored was Staffordshire-based Nick Greaves, who broke the world lamb shearing record Read
British Wool at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. 12 November 2024 British Wool will be at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells later this month to engage with sheep farmers on the improved wool market and on the new Welsh Wool logo and branding that was launched in October. Read
Welsh Wool Industry Unveils New Logo and Yarn Project at National Wool Museum 16 October 2024 In a celebration of Wales' rich textile heritage and sustainable future, key industry figures gathered at the National Wool Museum on 16th October for the unveiling of a new Welsh Wool logo and the launch of an exciting new yarn project showcasing the best in Welsh Wool.
The half-day event, coinciding with national Wool Month, showcased the best of Welsh wool, businesses and manufacturing, highlighting the industry's commitment to traceability, sustainability, and community collaboration. Read
Wool Month: Amplifying the Wool Message 1 October 2024 This week marks the start of Wool Month 2024. With more activity than ever before, it is hoped the events will help to amplify the wool message to consumers and drive new demand for British wool. Read
Wool prices show encouraging growth 23 September 2024 British Wool has confirmed a strengthened market for wool with prices at their highest levels for four years.
Since the start of the season, British Wool’s auction prices have increased by 20% which equates to an average improvement of 17p per kilo. This equates to approximately 40p per fleece. Read