6 Reasons Wool Isn’t Cool

The article outlines six reasons why wool is not a humane or environmentally-friendly material. Baby lambs can experience trauma during painful procedures like castration and mulesing, without any pain relief. Shearing sheep is a rushed process that often results in injuries or even death, as shearers are paid by volume. Mother sheep are separated from their lambs early, and sheep are bred to overproduce wool to the point where it can cause infections and death if not sheared regularly.

Despite claims of being organic or ethical, wool is still exploitation as it is taken from animals without their consent. The environmental impact of wool production is also high, with reports showing that its cost is three times greater than acrylic and five times greater than cotton. With many cruelty-free alternatives available, there is no reason to support an industry built on animal suffering and environmental harm.