Study of the wool industry in Wallonia

The article offers tips for obtaining high-quality wool fleeces. It points out that fiber quality varies on a fleece, with areas of high quality and others dirtier. The health of the sheep, the influence of the breed, and the shearing period are crucial to wool quality. Good shearing requires specific skills to avoid double-cuts and injuries, and must be carried out on dry animals in a clean area. Production management aims to avoid contamination by micro-vegetation, often from feed. Sorting is essential to create homogeneous batches suitable for various uses, such as knitting, quilts or insulation. Valbiom can help you find sustainable solutions in the biobased economy.