British Wool Trade
New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry New research project looks to improve future for UK wool industry 22 January 2024 A new project is set to further the UK sheep farming and wool industries’ productivity, sustainability and resilience through exploring opportunities to improve fleece quality. Read Press Release
The Opening of the new Selkirk depot The Opening of the new Selkirk depot 2 August 2023 The new Selkirk Grading Depot was officially opened by sheep farmer Cammy Wilson of YouTube’s ‘The Sheep Game’ during an open day for members on Wednesday 2nd August. Read Press Release
Showcasing the best in British wool Showcasing the best in British wool 4 July 2023 British Wool’s highly anticipated “Flock to Fashion” show was held every day at the annual Royal Highland Show in Ingliston during June. Read Blog
Securing the future for British Wool in the Scottish Borders Securing the future for British Wool in the Scottish Borders 4 July 2023 The British Wool team will be relocating to Selkirk from their current wool grading base in nearby Galashiels. The set up in Galashiels was split over two sites with warehousing and grading in two premises. Read Blog
Royal Highland Show on the hunt for fashion models Royal Highland Show on the hunt for fashion models 2 May 2023 British Wool is looking for people with an agricultural background to model for the Royal Highland Show taking place at Ingliston, Edinburgh, in June. Read Press Release
British Wool hosts NFU Cymru visit British Wool hosts NFU Cymru visit 13 March 2023 British Wool’s initiatives to add value to wool were praised this week during a visit from representatives of NFU Cymru. Read Press Release
Wool Month: Elevating the wool message Wool Month: Elevating the wool message 8 December 2022 British Wool is celebrating the success of its Wool Month promotional campaign which raised consumer awareness of the benefits and sustainability of wool products. Read Press Release
British Wool out and about at Winter Fairs and Fatstock shows British Wool out and about at Winter Fairs and Fatstock shows 5 December 2022 Over the last two months we have been busy attending some of the countries Winter shows Read Press Release
Wool Month - Amplifying The Wool Message Wool Month - Amplifying The Wool Message 4 October 2022 This week sees the official start of Wool Month (3rd-30th October). Formerly known as Wool Week, the event has gained so much momentum over the years that is now runs for a full month, with events even taking place during September! Read Press Release
Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice of Annual General Meeting 22 September 2022 Notice is hereby given that the seventy second annual general meeting of producers registered under the British Wool Marketing Scheme 1950 will be held on Wednesday 9th November. Read Press Release

British Wool - our six pillars

There are six key principles to British Wool that not only make it unique, they offer buyers peace of mind that the product they are purchasing is truly the right choice.

Since 1950, British Wool has managed the collection, hand grading, core testing and sale of fleece wool from sheep breeds across the UK.

British Wool works on behalf of farmers to maximise the returns received for their wool, adding value through grading, and minimising the risk of price volatility by selling wool on behalf of farmers at auctions throughout the year.

 

Browse our dedicated brand pages to find out more about our licensee scheme, British Wool training, and the range of support offered to our brand partners.


 

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