CASHMERE is an extremely soft, expensive wool that is commonly used in shawls, jumpers and cardigans. But why is the fine fabric so pricey and how is the wool collected for use? Cashmere comes from ...
In a former juice processing plant in Port Williams, a cluster of machines whir and hum as they process piles of wool. For now, the wool processed in this cavernous facility — home of Taproot Fibre ...
The wool market has taken a dramatic downturn since 2014, with the continued growth of synthetic fibres, supply chain consolidation, US tariffs on Chinese products and Covid-19 all having an effect.
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