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What Woolmark certification actually means

What Woolmark certification actually means

By Jul 22, 2026

Woolmark certification means a garment's wool content and quality have been independently tested and verified.

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Mulesing-free Merino: what it means and why we insist on it

Mulesing-free Merino: what it means and why we insist on it

By Jul 22, 2026

PureFleece® is made exclusively from mulesing-free Merino.

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What does "made purely in Britain" actually mean?

What does "made purely in Britain" actually mean?

By Jul 22, 2026

PureFleece® fabric is woven in Yorkshire and every garment is made purely in Britain.

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Where PureFleece® actually comes from

Where PureFleece® actually comes from

By Jul 22, 2026

Made purely in Britain, from mulesing-free Merino woven in Yorkshire, with Official Woolmark Certification.

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Is Merino Wool itchy? The 20-micron difference explained

Is Merino Wool itchy? The 20-micron difference explained

By Jul 22, 2026

Itchiness comes down to fibre diameter, not the fact that a garment is made of wool.

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Woven vs Knitted: Why It matters for durability and warmth

Woven vs Knitted: Why It matters for durability and warmth

By Jul 22, 2026

PureFleece® is woven, not knitted - a slower process that gives a denser, more durable fabric.

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Merino wool vs synthetic fleece: What's actually warmer?

Merino wool vs synthetic fleece: What's actually warmer?

By Jul 22, 2026

Gram for gram, Merino wool insulates better than polyester fleece and manages moisture far more effectively.

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Are you breathing In microplastics from your own fleece?

Are you breathing In microplastics from your own fleece?

By Jul 21, 2026

Synthetic clothing and textiles are the single biggest source of the microplastic fibres found in the air around us at home.

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Is 'recycled' polyester actually more sustainable than virgin polyester?

Is 'recycled' polyester actually more sustainable than virgin polyester?

By Jul 21, 2026

How testing across 51 garments from major outdoor and sportswear brands found that recycled polyester sheds around 55% more microplastic fibres than virgin polyester.

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Why outdoor wear shouldn't be made of plastic

Why outdoor wear shouldn't be made of plastic

By Jul 21, 2026

Polyester and plastic has come to the end of its life as a suitable outdoor fabric. Discover why.

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Surviving Extremes: John Hudson FRGS

Surviving Extremes: John Hudson FRGS

By Jun 2, 2026

Discover why the British Military's Chief Survival Instructor chooses wool every time.

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Out in all weathers: The Exmoor Rangers

Out in all weathers: The Exmoor Rangers

By David Henderson May 14, 2026

Exmoor Ranger Charlotte Wray on the work that keeps one of England's last true wild places alive.

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Microplastics in the Ocean - the hidden crisis

Microplastics in the Ocean - the hidden crisis

By Dr Richard Kirby May 1, 2026

From fleece to food chain, Marine Biologist Dr Richard Kirkby explains the hidden crisis.

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The New Performance Standard: Why Wool Wins

The New Performance Standard: Why Wool Wins

By Nov 9, 2025

Explore why 100% merino wool mid-layers outperform synthetic fleece. Dynamic breathability, thermal comfort, and stop-go sports performance explained.

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What is Merino Wool? A comprehensive guide to this natural wonder.

What is Merino Wool? A comprehensive guide to this natural wonder.

By Jul 17, 2024

Discover the unparalleled features of Merino Wool that make this fabric the No.1 choice for high performance outdoor wear.

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Hiking in PureFleece Merino

Hiking in PureFleece Merino

By Mar 30, 2022

Ultra Long Distance walker Nigel Olden weighs up the pros of his Woolf PureFleece® merino wool mid layer as he trains for the 3,000km Hexatrek.

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Riding in PureFleece Merino

Riding in PureFleece Merino

By Mar 21, 2022

By horseback from John O'Groats to Land's End is not a journey for the fainthearted and Woolf PureFleece® will be supporting Kate McMorris and Marilyn as they negotiate all 1,300 miles.

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Wool vs Polyester. Why natural is best.

Wool vs Polyester. Why natural is best.

By Sep 19, 2021

Why we insisted on zero plastic or polyester when we set out to create the very best fleece. 

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