Much of Montana’s wool still leaves the state before it is ever turned into yarn, fabric, or finished products.

In March, Hickory (N.C.) Public Library held its Sheep to Sweater program series, designed to take patrons through five different stages in the wool and clothing production process. Photos: Hickory (N ...

This month marks the auspicious return of wool milling to Humboldt County. Lost Coast Spinnery will celebrate its grand opening on May 31. The spinnery is, according to its founders, the first ...

Cashmere is known for being one of the softest fibers in the world. Its thin hairs mean that it can be woven into incredibly soft, luxurious garments and it's long lasting, but it comes at a cost.

Trevor Goodwin of Andrews, South Carolina, is using an overhead hook on a motorized track to pick up bulging cloth packages and maneuver them into position. He cuts and tears open the packages, which ...

Mulesing, the act of removing skin from a sheep’s backside to prevent flystrike, has been carried out on most Australian farms for decades. But it has been front and centre of campaigns by animal ...