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Pulling the wool over … our faces

The pandemic face masks look set to be an environmental burden – disaster even – for decades to come. What about masks made from wool?

Wool (sheep)

Introduction The different grades of wool mean it has many uses, from the very soft fibres that can be worn against the skin, to the coarse fibres with uses like insulation and stuffing. Around 80% of wool is used to make garment products (sweaters, clothes, coats, hats), blankets and carpets. Wool is also highly flame […]