What is recycled wool?

Wool is naturally a durable material and when well cared for, can last for years. Fast fashion is a growing problem, with many items of clothing are being disposed of on a whim. In the UK alone, over 700,000 tones of clothing are sent to be recycled each year. Giving a second life to recycled wool is an important part of the circular economy.

How is wool recycled?

Recycled clothing is collected from recycling banks, retailers’ take back schemes and from manufacturers’ waste and taken to recycling projects to be processed. Once there it is sorted into material type, such as wool/wool mix and cotton.

The recycled textiles are sorted into colour batches, cleaned and then broken down into fibres. These fibres are re-spun into new yarns, ready to be woven back into new fabrics.

We use this fabric to create our beautiful recycled wool blankets and cushions. The original wool fabrics make up the final colour - no dyes are added - and if you look closely you can even see the variety of garment colours that make up the finished yarns.

Why is Recycled Wool a Sustainable Material?

Recycling textiles is a sustainable practice that reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions. By repurposing yarn into durable items like blankets and cushions, we can extend the lifecycle of textiles and minimise landfill waste. Additionally, recycling can optimise shipping routes by filling empty cargo ships returning to India.

Shop Recycled Wool Products at ReSpiin

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Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Rust - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Rust

£49.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Slate - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Slate

£49.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Fern - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Fern

£49.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Dove - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Dove

£49.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Saffron - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Saffron

£49.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Denim - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Denim Blue

£49.00

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Large Recycled Wool Herringbone Throw with Twisted Fringe - Candyfloss - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Large Herringbone Blanket/Throw - Candyfloss

£79.00 £49.00 Save £30.00

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Large Recycled Wool Herringbone Throw with Twisted Fringe - Night Sky - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Large Herringbone Blanket/Throw - Night Sky

£79.00 £49.00 Save £30.00

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Recycled Wool Zig Zag Cushion Cover - Denim Blue - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Cushion Cover- Denim Blue

£18.00 £5.00 Save £13.00

Recycled Wool Throw - 130cm x 170cm - Mulberry - Green Tulip

Recycled Wool Blanket/Throw - Mulberry

£49.00

Used wool fabrics are collected in recycling banks around the world. They are sorted into colour, broken down into fibres, spun into yarn and then woven into fabric to produce our beautiful products made out of recycled wool.