The science behind the wool industry. The importance and value of wool production from sheep

Abstract

<p><b>Implications</b><ul><li> This paper outlines the wool industry and highlights wool as a textile fibre. The wool industry has optimized the production of a niche product that has eco-positioned itself due to its inherent natural properties of being a natural, biodegradable product that offers consumer comfort and health benefits.</li><li> Research into the breeding and management of sheep on-farm, has developed a raw product that is easier to process or has superior woolen attributes.</li><li> Skin follicle formation and subsidiary glands affect wool production and quality. By understanding how wool follicle cells initiate and develop, producers are able to improve fibre quality.</li></ul>