Poor
Material Deep Dive
Vigin Wool
Virgin wool receives a low sustainability score due to severe environmental impacts from carbon emissions (primarily methane from sheep farming) and extremely high water consumption (170,000 liters per kilogram), only partially offset by its biodegradability and lack of microplastic pollution.
Animal
Virgin
End of Life
3 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Moderate
60/100
Pollution
Moderate
60/100
Water Usage
170,000 L/kg
0/100
Carbon Footprint
25 kg CO₂/kg
0/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
0/100
Vigin Wool produces approximately 25 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
25 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
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), ZQ Merino, SustainaWOOL, Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Key properties
warm, durable, breathable, natural elasticity, moisture-wicking, insulating, soft, naturally water-resistant
Common uses
sweaters, knitwear, blankets, home textiles, outerwear, socks, scarves, upholstery, carpets, suiting
Also known as
sheep wool, pure wool, greasy wool, scoured wool, clean wool, merino wool, woollen fiber