Excellent
Material Deep Dive
Recycled Wool
Recycled wool scores highly because recycled feedstock removes the high-impact sheep farming and initial scouring stages, while the fiber remains naturally biodegradable and microplastic-free.
Animal
Recycled
End of Life
~1 year
95/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
30 L/kg
100/100
Carbon Footprint
0.63 kg CO₂/kg
97/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
97/100
Recycled Wool produces approximately 0.63 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
0.63 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
97/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Moderate
Available certifications
Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN
Key properties
warm, insulating, breathable, moisture-regulating, odor-resistant, flame-resistant, elastic, durable, biodegradable, low-impact compared to virgin wool
Common uses
knitwear, sweaters, coats, suiting, blankets, accessories, outerwear, scarves
Also known as
reclaimed wool, mechanically recycled wool, MWool®, shoddy, regenerated wool