Wool harvesting is a cruelty-free process that benefits both the animal and the farmer. Each Spring, specially trained “fleece harvesters” shear the accumulated wool off the sheep’s body in a humane manner without inflicting harm to the animal. Since wool growth doesn’t have a switch-off button, just like human hair, the shearing process is vital for the health and survival of the sheep. If left unchecked, the accumulated wool mass will burden the animal’s joints and impair its ability to move; the untreated sheep would also have a significantly lower quality of life during the hot summers in Bulgaria and have a higher chance of developing infections.
Wool shearing should not be confused with fur harvesting. The collection of fur requires skinning and thus killing the animal. Home of Wool does not support the harm, abuse, and killing of animals. We are part of the millennia-old symbiotic relationship between men and sheep.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)