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Our blog... news, opinion, advice and what inspires us.

Cashmere: the Noblest of Noble Fibres?

Cashmere: the Noblest of Noble Fibres?

Cashmere: Chronicle of a Coveted Cloth From the Heights of the Himalayas High in the Hi...
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The Wool Company’s New Look

The Wool Company’s New Look

Our updated brand identity, blending heritage with modern elements. Our new logo and refined design celebrate our timeless values and the quality of our products.
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7 Ways to Style Sheepskin Around Your Home

7 Ways to Style Sheepskin Around Your Home

Our name may not make this clear, but at The Wool Company, we love Sheepskin (The Wool ...
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British soldiers in the trenches during the First World War, relying on woollen knitted comforts from home to keep warm

Knitting for Victory: How Wool Helped Win The First World War

How knitting helped win the First World War. Learn how British women and children knitted essential woollen items for soldiers and sailors, providing comfort and boosting morale in the freezing trenches. A fascinating chapter of wartime resilience and community spirit.
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6 Wool Myths Debunked

6 Wool Myths Debunked

Lets debunk some myths: King Arthur; Robin Hood; wool being itchy.
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Merino Wool: the epitome of luxury

From Spain to Space: The Timeless Tale of Merino Wool

Merino wool is the finest and softest sheep’s wool on the planet. Even in a world with ...
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Hiking to Heights With Fearless Fathers

Hiking to Heights With Fearless Fathers

Celebrate Father’s Day with an invigorating hike that promises adventure and bonding. Remember those cherished childhood walks with Dad? Embrace the journey and the joys of shared stories and discoveries on the trail. Lace up, pack up, and hike to new heights this Father’s Day!
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Sheepskin and Sausages: BBQ Season Begins

Sheepskin and Sausages: BBQ Season Begins

Dig out your long tongs; blow the cobwebs off the grill; it’s barbeque season! It’s bee...
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From Peploses to Pashminas: Seven Thousand Years of Wool

From Peploses to Pashminas: Seven Thousand Years of Wool

Wool really has stood the test of time; its use began in the earliest known civilisation, and continued though empires, revolutions, republics, world wars, through to the present day. 
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Pagan Padstow and May Mornings

Pagan Padstow and May Mornings

Oss Oss Wee Oss! Pagan Padstow and May Mornings

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Your Soft, Woolly Jumper (Or Blanket): The Hard, Environmental Facts

Your Soft, Woolly Jumper (Or Blanket): The Hard, Environmental Facts

Discover the remarkable journey of wool from its source to the end product. Learn about wool's natural, eco-friendly attributes that help reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability, making it a prime choice for those committed to environmental health.
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Stonehenge World Heritage Site

A Journey Through Time and Place: Celebrating World Heritage Day

 “Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our...
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A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing? The Beast of Bodmin

A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing? The Beast of Bodmin

Sarah and I love Bodmin Moor. The sense of boyish adventure never fails to appear when ...
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The Fleece & Flagon: The Sheepish History of British Pubs

The Fleece & Flagon: The Sheepish History of British Pubs

Engrained in the very essence of our culture, pubs are an incontestably British institu...
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Spring Showers Over Cardinham Cornwall

Spring On The Moor? Storm Clouds to Sunshine

Finally March is here - and with it, we hope, the sprightly arrival of Spring. Some may...
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Mother's Day: What's the Perfect Gift?

Mother's Day: What's the Perfect Gift?

Many years ago as a bright-eyed child one Mother’s Day, after a morning of gift-giving ...
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Noble Fibres: The Royalty of Wool

Noble Fibres: The Royalty of Wool

At The Wool Company, whether it’s our beautifully woven blankets or our stunningly soft...
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Middle Age Glastonbury: Medieval Sheep Fairs

Middle Age Glastonbury: Medieval Sheep Fairs

“I’m awoken by the morning light peeking through the wooden shutters. My only timekeepe...
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Saving the Planet: Superpowered Sheep

Saving the Planet: Superpowered Sheep

Two weeks ago, I said to myself, "Surely this month can't get any more wet and miserabl...
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The Winds of Winter

The Winds of Winter

As autumn draws to a close for another year, the landscape is now (almost) entirely str...
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