Regenerative Wool Reimagines Fashion
Fashion doesn’t usually have sustainable considerations of its materials. Regenerative wool is changing the way we think about what our clothes are made of.
What is regenerative wool?
Regenerative wool refers to wool that is produced using regenerative farming practices. Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture that aims to restore and enhance the health of the ecosystem. It goes beyond sustainable farming by actively improving the soil, biodiversity, and overall ecosystem health.
Regenerative wool is also known as responsible wool. In relation to regeneration, this type of wool is defined as recycled wool. This wool is made from recycled clothing or leftover scraps of wool. This creates a fabric that is made from waste produced by consumers.
The newly emerging form of regenerative wool is defined as wool that is produced on farms that practice regenerative land management. This practice of land management is actively done by sheep farmers who are concerned with the preservation of the environment.
Their main area of focus? Maintaining good soil health. Animals such as sheep can be beneficial to the production of good soil health through their manure production.
Animals in these farming systems can actually reduce the need for fertilizers.
Regenerative sheep farmers implement rotation grazing techniques to ensure that grass in their fields is trimmed regularly. These rotational techniques allow the grass to regrow for revitalization instead of destroying the current soil system. By allowing the grass to regrow, more carbon can be stored in the root systems. This supports greater systems of biodiversity because their fields can act as carbon sinks, increasingly absorbing carbon in order to reduce the toxins in the air.
Where is regenerative wool used?
Regenerative wool is now being used in fabrics to create different types of clothing. The fashion industry has embraced regenerative wool as a sustainable medium to produce clothing.
Responsible wool means that the sheep are raised in outdoor settings rather than warehouses or cramped cruel spaces. The shearing of sheep has been proven to be inhumane and painful by PETA. Responsible wool employs gentler techniques in order to retain the sheep that they have while also being able to produce the necessary amounts of wool needed to maintain their production lines.
How is regenerative wool good for the environment?
There are many benefits to regenerative wood for the environment.
Here are some beneficial aspects of regenerative wool:
This farming practice returns nutrients to the social and increases microbial health and diversity
Supports the cohabitation of flora and fauna
Repairs erosion and reduces water pollution
Improves water cycles
Increases dry matter compost and soil structure locking carbon back in the soil
Improves soil vitality and root systems
Helps absorb carbon
Increases microbial biomass
Acts as a feed source for native soil and microorganisms
Which brands use regenerative wool?
Here is a list of popular brands that already use sustainable wool in their products:
1. Reformation
Recognizing the detrimental effects of traditional textile production, Brand Reformation has embarked on a journey to transform the industry by prioritizing eco-friendly materials. By partnering with ethically responsible wool suppliers, the brand ensures that the wool used in its garments is sourced from farms that adhere to stringent animal welfare standards and sustainable farming practices.
2. Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher recognizes the importance of conscious sourcing and production methods in creating a more sustainable fashion industry. By partnering with responsible wool suppliers, the brand ensures that the wool used in its garments comes from farms that prioritize animal welfare and environmentally friendly practices. This dedication to sustainable sourcing ensures that every Eileen Fisher piece meets the highest standards of ethical and ecological integrity.
3. The North Face
Recognizing the urgent need to address the ecological challenges facing our planet, The North Face actively seeks out suppliers who prioritize responsible wool sourcing. By partnering with ethical wool producers, the brand ensures that its wool comes from farms that uphold rigorous animal welfare standards and environmentally conscious practices. This commitment to sustainability extends throughout the supply chain, from the sheep farms to the final product.
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Key Points:
Regenerative wool refers to wool that is produced using regenerative farming practices. Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture that aims to restore and enhance the health of the ecosystem.
Regenerative wool is also known as responsible wool. In relation to regeneration, this type of wool is defined as recycled wool.
The newly emerging form of regenerative wool is defined as wool that is produced on farms that practice regenerative land management. Their main area of focus is maintaining good soil health.
Regenerative sheep farmers implement rotation grazing techniques to ensure that grass in their fields is trimmed regularly. These rotational techniques allow the grass to regrow for revitalization instead of destroying the current soil system.
By allowing the grass to regrow, more carbon can be stored in the root systems. This supports greater systems of biodiversity because their fields can act as carbon sinks, increasingly absorbing carbon in order to reduce the toxins in the air.
Brands use regenerative wool farming techniques and provide customers with sustainable alternatives to other clothing materials.
Regenerative wool also supports the cohabitation of flora and fauna, repairs erosion, and reduces water pollution.
