Tag: yarn
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How Netflix, Yarns, and Dramas Are Helping the British Wool Comeback
Introduction: A surprising revival for British wool When you think of the wool industry, you might picture dusty mills and old-fashioned yarns. Yet in recent years, British wool has found a remarkable new audience: viewers and consumers drawn in by Netflix dramas and the broader storytelling around textile crafts. After decades of price pressure—wool once…
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How Netflix yarns and dramas came to the rescue of British wool
Introduction: a surprising revival for British wool The price volatility that once haunted the British wool industry has given way to a renewed interest in the humble fibre. From a peak price of around £17.50 per kilogram in the mid-20th century to a 2022 low of 73p, wool has long endured cycles of boom and…