Watch closely to see how the two ends of a broken yarn are re-joined using jets of air to intermingle the fibres at each end of the break.

There are several different types of worsted spinning, but the most common for wool is ring-spinning, which drafts the roving by up to 20 times and twists the resulting strand of fibres into a yarn. This yarn is wrapped around a bobbin using a traveller rotating about a ring.

Gilling is similar to combing your hair after washing and conditioning. The aim is to make the fibres parallel so they can pass through the fine comb during the subsequent combing process.

Combing is a wool processing step that aligns the fibers parallel to each other and removes shorter fibers and impurities. This results in a smoother, stronger, and more uniform yarn ideal for high-quality worsted fabrics.

The scouring process can smell. Impurities, such as suint (sweat), dirt and wool wax (which can be refined to create lanolin) can cause problems throughout the rest of the manufacturing process, so removing them during scouring ensures high-quality yarn.

Shearing is the process of cutting wool from a sheep, typically done once a year using electric or manual clippers. It is a crucial step that keeps the sheep healthy and provides raw fleece for wool production.

Wool is grown on the simple mix of fresh air, sunshine, water and grass. Wool's unique journey from sheep to retailers weaves age-old techniques with modern technology transforming the fibre into luxuriously soft and highly technical yarns, fabrics and products.

Regarded as natures miracle fibre, wools naturally inherent benefits make it loved by textile and fashion designers across the world. 100% natural, renewable and biodegradable, wool fabrics hold many remarkable natural qualities unique to the fibre.

The wool industry is continuing to invest strongly in an accurate and scientifically credible assessment of wool’s environmental footprint from its cradle on the farm, through all life stages to wool’s ultimate biodegradation back into the soil.

Recently published research has demonstrated that wearing superfine Merino wool next to the skin is beneficial for eczema sufferers. Wearing wool significantly improves the severity and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, challenging misconceptions that all wool is prickly and itchy.

Wool garments and textiles are naturally odour resistant due to the fibres unique properties. Wool fibres can absorb large quantities of water vapour helping to keep the skin dier and prevent the build up of sweat, bacteria and unpleasant smells

Every year, Australian sheep produce a new fleece, making wool a completely renewable fibre.

Good sleep is vital, as the impact of poor sleep can harm cognition, immunity, mood, and overall health. Using sleepwear and bedding that maintain a stable microclimate can improve sleep quality, and wool’s natural properties help create this environment.

There is a global push to change the textile industry's method of production from a wasteful linear model towards a circular economy.

Wool is naturally fire-resistant, meaning it does not easily ignite and will self-extinguish when the flame source is removed. This makes it a safe and reliable material for use in clothing, bedding, and home furnishings.

Producers, such as brands, have responsibility for the disposal and management of their products when they reach the end of life.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Wool Fibre Science course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Wool Fabric Finishing course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Worsted & Woollen Spinning course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Wool Fibre Science course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Introduction to Wool Processing course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Raw Wool Scouring course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

This Facilitator Guide supports delivery of the Worsted Top-Making course within the Wool Science, Technology and Design Education Program. It helps you present technical content through clear, engaging lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions.

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