Regional fiber mills are turning locally produced wool into profitable products while supporting small farms and reviving ...

MOUNT VERNON — Skagit Woolen Works in Mount Vernon gathered lovers of fiber and those intrigued by the processing of wool for an open house Sunday and Monday. Last year, Skagit Woolen Works celebrated ...

While shopping for activewear, you’ll undoubtedly see plenty of marketing copy touting the benefits of both natural and synthetic materials. Both have benefits and drawbacks, and many “natural” ...

That long history of breeding for fine wool is part of why merino remains so highly valued today. In simple terms, merino is ...

You’ll learn about shearing, cleaning, carding, spinning and knitting, or weaving along the way. This program will highlight ...

When Leanna Maksymiuk started keeping sheep at Lone Sequoia Ranch, her business in British Columbia, she did it with a direct interest in fiber art. Today, she has a flock of 25 sheep, mostly ...

BUSIER THAN EVER. IN THE PICTURE PERFECT PATTERN OF RURAL VACAVILLE. YEAH, I JUST HAVE TO GET MY FEET TO GO IN THE RIGHT ORDER. ROBIN LINDH IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY’S FIBER, AND THEN IT’S A LITTLE ...

The study highlighted how the material is a "promising eco-friendly method for generating protective and hygienic fabrics." ...

Merino wool is warm, comfortable and surprisingly adaptable, making it a smart choice for days when the weather can't quite ...