{"id":526,"date":"2025-11-10T17:25:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hilaturasjesusrubio.com\/blog\/international-wool-month\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T05:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T05:27:34","slug":"international-wool-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hilaturasjesusrubio.com\/en\/blog\/international-wool-month\/","title":{"rendered":"International Wool Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;\">\n<p>Every October, the <strong>International Wool Month<\/strong> is celebrated, a global initiative driven by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Campaign for Wool<\/a><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignforwool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/iwto.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO)<\/a> to highlight the value of this <strong>natural fibre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Hilaturas Jes\u00fas Rubio,<\/strong> we see it as an ideal occasion to remind ourselves that <strong>wool<\/strong> is not only tradition, but also <strong>innovation, sustainability, and versatility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why a month dedicated to wool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Wool is <strong>one of the oldest fibres known to humankind<\/strong>, yet it continues to set trends thanks to its unique properties: breathability, elasticity, thermal regulation and biodegradability. October becomes a global showcase to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote the use of wool in fashion, design, and decoration.<\/li>\n<li>Highlight its benefits compared with synthetic fibres.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the industry with more conscious consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For textile professionals, this month is a good moment to <strong>ask what role wool plays in their collections or production processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Questions to ask when starting a project: keys for designers and companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Before launching a new garment, collection, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilaturasjesusrubio.com\/en\/tapestry\">upholstery<\/a> line, it is worth considering a few issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What certifications do I need?<\/strong> Wool can carry sustainability labels that add value to your brand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What blends or finishes offer the most advantages?<\/strong> At Hilaturas Jes\u00fas Rubio, we work with combinations of wool and recycled fibres that enhance strength and broaden applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What weight and thickness do I need?<\/strong> A yarn for upholstery is not the same as one for sportswear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do I communicate sustainability?<\/strong> Traceability is key to earning consumer trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Asking these questions at the outset of development ensures an optimal result in terms of both performance and brand perception.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wool as a driver of sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Wool production<\/strong> has a much lower impact than many synthetic fibres. It is <strong>100% biodegradable, renewable, and recyclable<\/strong>. Moreover, thanks to responsible spinning processes such as those we apply at <strong>Hilaturas Jes\u00fas Rubio<\/strong>, it is possible to reduce the environmental footprint even further.<\/p>\n<p>By combining wool with recycled fibres or applying national production techniques with traceability, we achieve a yarn that blends the best of tradition with innovation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Applications beyond fashion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The International Wool Month is also the occasion to highlight its presence in industrial and creative sectors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automotive:<\/strong> interior reinforcements and technical upholstery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decoration:<\/strong> sofas, curtains, rugs, and acoustic coverings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> biodegradable meshes and supports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art and design:<\/strong> creative projects that value texture and naturalness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This leads us to ask: are we making the most of all the potential wool can offer in each sector?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>October, a month to inspire and act<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <strong>International Wool Month<\/strong> is much more than a global campaign: it is an invitation to <strong>ask at the start<\/strong> of each textile project <strong>how to incorporate sustainable, versatile, and responsible fibres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to discover how wool and our recycled yarns can transform your next project, we invite you to <strong>contact us<\/strong> or explore our range of products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every October, the International Wool Month is celebrated, a global initiative driven by the Campaign for Wool\u00a0and the International Wool 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