Information on Wool
U.S. Wool Production Fast Facts
Experience The Benefits of Wool brochure
American Wool Brochure– characteristics of American wool and where it goes
Wool 101 Appreciation Course– video with Roy Kettlewell
Wool Production & Processing– video by The Woolmark Company
Global Wool Production– statistics from the International Textile Organization (IWTO)
Preparing & Classing Wool
Preparation Steps for Wool Quality Improvement
Code of Practice for Preparation of Wool Clips booklet
Wool Classing and Handling Schools can be found on the ASI Calendar
Shearing
Preparing for Shearing –printable 8.5″x14″ trifold brochure
Become an ASI Certified Shearer: Certified Shearer Declaration and Checklist
Learning to Shear
- Shearing schools can be found on the ASI Calendar
- Sheep Shearing Guide
- Shearing Guide & Videos USB
- Shearing Pattern Poster
- Developing Shearer & Mentor Grant- Applications for the 2025 grant are now OPEN and are due January 1.
Packing & Labeling
Wool Bale Press Record
Carbon copy records can also be purchased at www.sheepusa.org/product/wool-press-record
Wool Testing
Commercial Testing – The Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Laboratory in Texas is accepting commercial core samples for testing. Samples may also be sent to the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority (NZWTA).
Individual Fleece Testing – please find a full list of wool testing laboratories in the U.S. below.
