TRACEABILITY

Sheep are sheared annually to harvest their wool, which is packed and transported to a grading depot for segregation by certification scheme and baling. The wool is then washed with surfactants to remove grease and combed to eliminate any vegetable matter, before being treated and transformed into finished products. The Woolkeepers® ensure traceability by auditing all wool passing through its supply chain annually. This includes sourcing wool responsibly and processing it to the highest quality standards.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Our mission is to promote responsible storytelling by providing precise information on the origin of the wool. With The Woolkeepers®’s sourcing model, we aim to foster consumer awareness, supplier loyalty, and fibre authenticity. To maintain the credibility of our platform, we recommend the following stages to secure the supply chain.

Stage one – join The Woolkeepers® community

If you are interested in becoming a part of The Woolkeepers® community, we provide several levels of involvement to suit your needs and goals. Each level has unique benefits and opportunities for you to showcase your commitment to ethical wool sourcing and support the growth of the wool industry.

See levels on p.26.

Stage two – recognising if you wish to become certified yourself

To sell certified wool and endorse use an accredited standard logo, such as the Responsible Wool Standard, it is essential to meet all the licensing requirements and successfully undergo a third-party audit.

As an alternate, The Woolkeepers® serves as a benchmark for assuring traceability, fair pricing and supporting a community.

Stage three – verification of farm origin

If you want to trace your products back to the farm origin using The Woolkeepers® QR codes, we’ll handle the QR code artwork and webpage hosting. You are responsibile for managing QR code labelling and stock to ensure traceability claims are accurate.

For any information about joining the community please contact your H Dawson representative or Alison

Atkins | Woolkeepers® Community Manager

info@woolkeepers.co.uk