Everything you want to know about the sustainability of the textile and fashion industry
Wool is a natural textile fiber obtained from animal sources and consists mainly of protein, namely keratin. In comparison, this accounts for a much different structural composition as opposed to other natural textile fibers, such as cotton, which originate from plant-based sources and consist mainly of carbohydrates. Unfortunately, only 3% of all produced wool comes from sources of organic production.
Although wool is sustainable, several steps in its production process can still lead to pollution and emissions. Recycled wool eliminates some of the adverse environmental impacts incurred by the use of virgin wool in fabric production.
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