Business

USA. Worsted, ring spun, single and multiple plied, natural and top dyed yarns in solids and heathers for hosiery, knitwear and suiting, from merino wool, and merino wool rich blends. Information on the various types of wool sheep, and wool growing and harvesting.

UK. Manufacturers and suppliers of single twist natural colored and dyed slub yarns for hand and machine knitting applications, from wool. Also, knitting needles and accessories. Technical information and color card. On-line purchasing feature.

Canada. Single and multiple plied, carded and dyed yarns for hand and machine knitting and weaving, from wool. Also, knitting books and patterns, complimentary accessories, and carded raw fleece for stuffing applications.

USA. Manufacturers of yarns for needlepoint, hand knitting and crochetting, from wool and wool rich blends. Detailed product catalogs, including technical specifications and color cards. List of retailers. Links to publications.

UK. Commission spinners of semi-worsted and worsted woollen, alpaca and mohair yarns. Also, carding preparation for hand spinners and felters, and custom spinning and hand knitting yarns. Description of manufacturing process. Glossary of terms. Links to related sites.

Ireland. Manufacturers of a range of traditional woollen spun multi-colored effect yarns for hand and machine knitting, weaving and craft applications, from wool. Detailed product catalogs, providing colorways in slideshows. Links to related sites.

Japan. Manufacturers of hand and machine spun, fiber and solid dyed yarns for hand knitting applications, from hand processed wool. Detailed yarn catalogs, including technical information. Directory of world wide distributors. Calendar of events. English and Japanese.

India. Manufacturers of scoured wool and wool tops, and carded semi-worsted, worsted and woollen spun greige, bleached and dyed yarns for knitting, hosiery and weaving applications, from wool.

Iceland. Manufacturers of industrial yarns for weaving, hand and machine knitting, and carpet manufacturing, from wool. Also, garments and fashion accessories, blankets and throws. Technical information and pattern books. List of world wide agents. English and Icelandic.

UK. Manufacturers of woollen spun, twisted and dyed yarns for knitting and weaving applications, from Shetland wool, and blends with cotton and cashmere. Also, custom yarn twisting services, and suppliers of woven fabrics. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information and specifications. Part of Smiths of Peterhead Ltd.

UK. Manufacturers and representatives for woolen and worsted spun, dyed and twisted yarns for weaving and knitting applications, from wool. Detailed catalogs of colorways. List of world wide agents.

USA. Multi-colored, hand painted and dyed yarns for fiber artists, from blends of various types of wool. Also, knitwear patterns. List of retail shops. Detailed color chart.

UK. Custom manufacturers of spun knitting yarns, from wool. Technical information. Links to related sites.

Italy. Woollen and worsted yarns for knitting and weaving applications, from various blends of wool.List of trade fairs. English and Italian

Japan. Diversified group of companies, active in textiles, sports, leisure and commercial facilities, machinery, construction, healthcare and insurance. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Woollen yarns for knitting and weaving. Also, woven fabrics for apparel, furnishing and technical applications. English and Japanese.

Italy. Vertically integrated group of textile manufacturing companies. Classic and fancy yarns, from wool and blends with man-made fibers. Weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing of labels and fabrics for the garment industry, from wool, cotton and blends. Link to glossary of industry terms.

USA. Manufacturers of worsted yarns for hand knitting applications, from wool. Also, felting and knitting needles, and accessories. On-line purchasing facility.

Germany. Yarns for machine and hand knitting, hosiery, automotive, technical and industrial products applications, from wool and wool rich blends. English and German.

USA. Sheep farm involved in certified organic breeding, meat and textiles. Manufacturers of semi-worsted spun, natural colored and plant dyed yarns for knitting and weaving applications, from wool and blends with alpaca. Also, fleeces for hand spinners, woven blankets, rugs and fashion accessories. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information and prices. List of dealers. Links to related sites.

UK. Cooperative organization of women involved in wool and mohair farming, yarn spinning, dyeing, and knitting and weaving of fabrics and garments. Manufacturers of hand spun, natural colored and hand dyed yarns for knitting and weaving applications. Also, tufted and hand loom woven rugs and throws, fashion accessories and bags. Links to related sites.

New Zealand. Manufacturers of twisted and dyed yarns for knitting, weaving and hosiery applications, from a range of animal hair fibers. Custom design and development, and yarn sourcing and brokerage services. Technical specifications. List of world wide agents.