{"id":3420,"date":"2024-07-16T09:42:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T07:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2025-01-06T15:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T14:24:18","slug":"wool-the-natural-fibre-par-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wool-the-natural-fibre-par-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Wool: the natural fibre par excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are <\/span>two main families of textile fibres<\/b> used in our clothing: natural fibres and chemical fibres. <\/span>Natural fibres are fibres produced by animals<\/b> (wool, cashmere, mohair…) or plants (linen, hemp, cotton…).\u00a0 They grow or develop in nature, unlike chemical fibres which are the result of industrial production by man.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chemical fibres include man-made fibres made from natural raw materials such as wood cellulose (Viscose, Modal, Tencel, etc.) and <\/span>synthetic fibres made from hydrocarbons such as petroleum<\/b> (acrylic, polyester, polyamide, lycra, etc.).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wool is a textile natural fibre derived from sheep’s fleeces<\/b> and has been used for thousands of years. It is recognised and appreciated for its many intrinsic qualities. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Properties and benefits of sheep’s wool\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Wool is renowned for its exceptional <\/span>insulating properties<\/b>. It is able to retain air, which keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer. <\/span>Hydrophilic and breathable<\/b>, it can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without appearing wet. It is an ideal fibre for sporting activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another notable feature of natural wool is <\/span>its resilience<\/b>. Wool fibres can bend thousands of times without breaking and still return to their original shape, giving wool textiles remarkable durability. Wool is naturally <\/span>flame-resistant, does not melt and burns without emitting toxic fumes. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sheep’s wool: a fibre that is part of the natural carbon cycle\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

In terms of environmental impact, wool has several advantages over synthetic fibres. As a natural fibre, <\/span>it is biodegradable<\/a> and does not contribute to microplastic pollution<\/b>. It is also the most recycled fibre in the world today.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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However, sheep farming, and animal farming in general, poses <\/span>challenges in terms of pasture management and methane emissions.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Initiatives are underway to make wool production even more sustainable. <\/span>Certifications such as Abelusi\u00ae Wool<\/a> in South Africa<\/b> certify practices that respect people, animal welfare and the environment. <\/span>The transition of farmers to regenerative farming practices, where animals are part of the solution to regenerate the soil, biodiversity<\/b>, … is underway with Segard Masurel South Africa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These efforts aim to <\/span>minimise the ecological footprint of wool while maximising its environmental, economic and social benefits.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

In a nutshell, why choose a natural textile fibre like wool?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Unlike synthetic fibres produced industrially from non-renewable fossil materials, <\/span>natural fibres are the result of a natural process based on a few simple ingredients<\/b>, such as water, air, grass and sunlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wool, with its many properties, remains an essential textile fibre in modern society. <\/span>Its ability to combine comfort, durability and respect for the environment<\/b> makes it a preferred choice for those looking for high-quality textiles that meet today’s challenges. By <\/span>continuing to promote sustainable and responsible practices in the production and processing of wool<\/b>, this natural fibre can play a major role in the transition to a fashion and lifestyle that meets climate and social challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Would you like to act or find out more about <\/span>Abelusi\u00ae Plus, our programme to help livestock farmers switch to regenerative farming practices in South Africa?<\/b> Contact us !<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are two main families of textile fibres used in our clothing: natural fibres and chemical fibres. Natural fibres are fibres produced by animals (wool, cashmere, mohair…) or plants (linen,...","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3458,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french-wool","category-manufacturing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3420"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3452,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420\/revisions\/3452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.segardmasurel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}