~ The Life Cycle of WOOLganic Yarns ~
On The Farm
WOOLganic yarns are spun from certified organic Australian Merino fleece wool. No synthetic inputs are used on the livestock- no dips, drenches, back lining or antibiotics. However, if an animal is unwell, it must be removed from the herd and treated appropriately.
Each grazing property must be audited and assessed to establish the best management practices for the region, and a stock rate that will have the least impact on the environment is calculated. All our growers are certified by BFA or NASAA
The Processing
WOOLganic yarns are cleaned or scoured using only hot water and detergent. 100% of the water used in scouring is recovered and reused in agriculture. The wool is carded and combed on machinery that has been cleaned of conventionally grown fibers before the organic wool is processed. Our processor has current organic certification from GOTS.
The Spinning
WOOLganic yarns are spun on machinery that is flushed before spinning to be sure there is no fiber contamination from non-organic yarn. There are no synthetic lubricants used on the machinery. We spin in a mill that has current organic certification from BIOGRO.
The Dyeing
WOOLganic yarns are dyed with ecologically low impact acid dyes. They are metal free.
WOOLganic
good for the sheep, good for the earth, good for you