Exploring new possibilities for British wool
Innovation in wool is opening new opportunities for British fibre across fashion, interiors, technical textiles and sustainable materials.
From advanced bedding and performance apparel to packaging and contemporary yarn development. Brands and manufacturers are finding new ways to use British wool that combine natural performance with modern design and manufacturing.
This page highlights some of the innovative products, processes and collaborations helping to shape the future of wool.
Wool Pile Fabric
by Jackson Textiles Ltd.
Historically, high-pile wool fabrics for apparel have not been available using British wool, limiting opportunities for brands seeking locally sourced alternatives to synthetic or imported fleece materials.
Jackson Textiles’ Wool Pile Fabric changes that. Creating a soft, insulating high-pile fabric made from British wool that combines natural performance with provenance, opening new possibilities for outerwear, fashion and technical apparel.
Jackson Textiles – Manufacturers of Bespoke Heavyweight Pile Fabrics
Mowool Yarn
by Shepley Yarns
Shepley Yarns developed Mowool, a brushed 100% British wool yarn designed for contemporary knitwear and interior textiles.
With its soft handle and distinctive textured appearance, Mowool showcases the versatility of British wool in design-led applications, offering warmth, character and natural performance while bringing a modern aesthetic to locally sourced wool yarns.
Wool Packaging
by Woola
Woola, based in Estonia, has developed innovative protective packaging made from waste wool, transforming low-value wool fibres into sustainable alternatives to plastic bubble wrap and padded envelopes. Their wool envelopes provide natural cushioning, insulation and durability while remaining biodegradable and recyclable, demonstrating how wool can be used beyond traditional textiles in practical, circular economy applications.
Woola | Sustainable Postal Packaging – Bubble Wrap Alternative
Wool Embossed Quilts
by Meriqueen (Korea)
Wool embossed quilts use a thin layer of nonwoven wool that is thermally or mechanically bonded to create a lightweight quilted bedspread with natural warmth, breathability, and softness.
This construction allows wool to be used in a refined, low-profile format that still delivers comfort and insulation without bulk. The technique is widely used by Meriqueen in Korea, who specialise in wool-based home textiles that combine modern embossing methods with natural fibre performance.
Wool Ticking
by Harrison Spinks
Harrison Spinks incorporates British wool into its luxury mattresses and ticking fabrics, using the natural properties of wool to help regulate temperature, improve breathability and enhance comfort.
Sourced from British farms, the wool provides natural insulation and moisture management, supporting a more sustainable approach to bedding while showcasing the performance benefits of British wool in premium sleep products.
