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Material Deep Dive

Organic Wool

Organic wool scores 41/100 — a significant improvement over conventional virgin wool (31) due to organic farming eliminating synthetic pesticides and GOTS certification restricting chemical processing.

Animal

Virgin

End of Life

3 months

100/100
Chemical Use

Low

80/100
Pollution

Very Low

95/100
Water Usage

57,000 L/kg

0/100
Carbon Footprint

15 kg CO₂/kg

0/100
Considerations

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Sheep farming still generates significant methane emissions regardless of organic practices

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High overall water footprint from pastoral land use

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Processing (scouring, dyeing) still requires energy and water even under organic standards

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Generally more expensive than conventional wool

Strengths

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Produced without synthetic pesticides or herbicides on organic pastures

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GOTS certification ensures restricted chemical processing throughout supply chain

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Fully biodegradable within months

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Naturally odour-resistant, reducing wash frequency and extending garment life

Carbon Footprint Analysis

0/100

Organic Wool produces approximately 15 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.

The Data

Carbon Footprint

15 kg CO₂/kg

FSI Carbon Score

0/100

Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report

Sustainability Breakdown

Microplastic risk

None

Care level

Moderate

Available certifications

gots, rws, oeko_tex_100, sustainawool

Key properties

warm, breathable, naturally elastic, moisture-wicking, odour-resistant, insulating

Common uses

sweaters, knitwear, scarves, blankets, outerwear, socks

Also known as

GOTS wool, certified organic wool, organic sheep wool

Organic Wool quick guide

Last updated: March 2026

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