All garments sold in the United States are required to have a care label. The label states the fiber content of the item and how it should be cleaned. Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only ...

For centuries, merino sheep have been raised for their wool, which is renowned for its softness, making it a good choice for base layers and undergarments. But there is much more that makes merino ...

There's a mineral so rare that only one specimen of it has ever been found in the entire world. It's called kyawthuite (cha-too-ite), a tiny, tawny-hued grain weighing just a third of a gram (1.61 ...

It is the rarest mineral known to science, with only a single specimen ever discovered. The only sample found thus far, weighing a mere 1.61 carats (0.3 grams), has sparked immense intrigue among ...

Buying socks is an inevitable part of life and in my experience, wool socks, in particular, are a must have. Their moisture-wicking properties come in handy for skiing and other outdoor sports, ...

A vest is boiled for a fleece-like texture; fringed capes and scarves are woven from handspun wool, giving each piece a rugged, tactile finish. A skirt adorned with strips of fabric that gradually ...

A great wool coat is a timeless wardrobe staple. Whether worn over denim or layered over evening wear, the enduring appeal of wool outerwear is its ability to smarten up almost any outfit.

But a closer inspection reveals the sheep in their yard aren't wool-growing merinos. The family is transitioning away from traditional sheep breeds grown for their wool and into dorper sheep ...

We’ve added testing notes for two longtime picks, Faribault Mill’s Pure & Simple Wool Blanket and L.L.Bean’s Maine Twill Blanket. We’ll also be testing some new blankets in the new year.

in collaboration with industry, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, non-governmental and international partners. The Centre aims to advance critical mineral resources and value chains, which are ...