Isabel Costa's wool factory makes burel, a tightly woven Portuguese fabric that was a mainstay of the region for centuries. Her factory is the only one left in the village of Manteigas, and is using ...

As a clothing material, wool has a lot going for it. It’s durable, warm yet breathable, easy to dye, and absorbs water without feeling clammy. But the process of obtaining the wool—factory farming and ...

Among all the states in India, Rajasthan tops the list as the major wool producer, followed by other states such as Jammu & ...