Lovely Ethical Woolly Things

Reblogged from WOOLBLOG:

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How do we know wool is ethical?

This week I have been asked that question by New York Knitwear Designer, Jennifer Raish.

Jennifer is a pioneer in the new industrial revolution which is about niche produced quality items distributed internationally and sold digitally.  Jennifer wants to know that she is providing her customers with ethically produced goods and her customers want to trust her.  

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Steve Parsons's Woolblog is always so informative. In this one I first heard of "mulesing" sheep! (He also commented on something I have long lamented: squares of polyester sold in craft shops as "felt.")

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2 Responses to Lovely Ethical Woolly Things

  1. Thank you for an informative and thought provoking post.

  2. Ah, good old ‘felt’, classy stuff. ;)

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