As a natural fibre, #wool filters the air and regulates humidity to create a comfortable environment. It also absorbs many potentially harmful organic compounds in modern homes and removes them from the air we breathe. #breathability

Check out the latest post on our blog, where we take Sid Bourne of CFJ Flooring Journal on a guided tour of our Dewsbury manufacturing facility #wool #TheWoolMonty

Machinery and product development costs in the 20th century? £300 Machinery and product development costs in the 21st century? £7.7 million What a different 115 years can make... #Wool #WoolHeritage #ACenturyofInnovation

This photo of #wool samples toughing it out on a frozen lake in the icy Scottish tundra should be all the proof you ever need of the durability and resilience of #WoolCarpets

We couldn't agree more! Not only do wool carpets last for a long time, they last for a long time while looking fantastic 💎

Our product design lab at Dewsbury HQ lets our customers run wild with their imaginations. The lab enables us to turn ideas into reality using the latest in research techniques and #sampling technology - and we want to hear your ideas bit.ly/2SHBO8R #wool

Counting sheep doesn't hurt either ;)

#DidYouKnow that as a natural fibre, wool has a number exceptional properties that make it ideal for use in carpets, including flame retardancy, stain resistance and increased breathability. #Wool #ChampioningWool

1868 was a big year for the UK: - The first Trade Union Congress was held in Manchester - Parliament passes the capital punishment amendment act - The world's first traffic lights are installed in London - Lawton Yarns spins its first yarn of #wool #Momentous

#DidYouKnow that Wool's strong and uniform fibres means that it's perfect for dyeing? #wool #dye #versatility

We're able to manufacture yarns to any absolutely any custom specification. Whether you want 100% wool, or a 50/50 wool/ #Polypropylene split, or even a mix of #wool, PP and #polyester. #YourCarpet #YourCall

Quick picture of all the raw materials required to create our wool yarn. #wool #championingwool

Whether it's chunky loop, cabled or soft plush, our modern manufacturing techniques are capable of creating woollen carpet yarns that cater for every preference. #wool #championingwool #flooringoptions #carpet

Flooring can often be one of the least innovative features of interior design, so why not make use of non-traditional fabrics, such as highly textured and chunky felted yarns, to give your living spaces a touch of originality and freshness? #wool #InteriorDesign #carpet

Incredible to see the amazing versatility of #wool. Unfortunately, given that #Dewsbury is about 70 miles away from any beaches, it's unlikely that we'll ever get to try out these woollen surfboards :(

One thing that often goes unremarked about #wool is its natural ability to reduce the level of air pollution in the home. Wool is able to absorb nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide and other harmful gases that can cause irritation when inhaled. Learn more here lawton-yarns.com/why-wool/

#DidYouKnow that #bamboo can be added to #wool yarn for a silkier and smoother finish? Learn more about how wool can be combined with a host of other materials to create bold and exciting textures lawton-yarns.com/innovation/bri…

Why do we believe #wool to be nature’s ‘wonder material’? As a natural fibre, wool is composed of a wide range of proteins and lipids that give the material a unique range of properties. Find out more about the amazing properties of wool here - lawton-yarns.com/why-wool/

#DidYouKnow that Lawton Yarns is a 24/7 operation, meaning that we never stop spinning #wool at our Dewsbury manufacturing facility. #WoolManufacturing

Why is #yarn so important to the carpet production process? The choice of yarn dictates the colour, style and texture of any given carpet product. #wool #woolmanufacturing #championingwool