This breed of sheep has the softest and finest fleece. With modern technology, merino wool makes for amazingly durable fabrics that outperform cotton and synthetics. One of the reasons I love ...

I talked to experts to learn more about common fabrics like cashmere, wool, leather and linen and how to properly care for them. Plus, I break down popular terms, like Oeko-Tex certified.

In the new BOH series What I Wish Designers Knew, we ask an industry expert to share the ins and outs of their category in ...

Wool has long been a popular fabric for its aesthetics and its performance in the outdoors. Although it’s often marketed as “sustainable,” wool is not a fiber simply provided by nature — it is a ...

At this stage, the fabric has a stiff, coarse, almost burlap-like texture that reinforces wool’s reputation for itchiness. But after the fabric is washed, dried and napped, or brushed ...