Denim has long stood as a cornerstone of contemporary fashion, celebrated for its rugged charm and everyday versatility. Now, reimagined through the lens of textile innovation, wool-infused denim brings an elevated sensibility to this timeless staple.
Denim is traditionally made from dyed cotton warp yarn and undyed cotton weft yarn. Wool/cotton blends for denim historically involved blending the two fibres at the yarn stage, which is difficult to achieve due to wool/ cotton staple length and dyeing methodology.
However, recent advancements, including the use of undyed machine-washable wool in the weft yarn, have made the production of wool denim fabrics easier and more cost effective to achieve. Wool denim fabrics now contain a variety of compositions and constructions.
Wool-cotton remains the most common blend for wool denim fabrics, but 100% wool fabrics and newer combinations – such as wool-lyocell, wool-linen/hemp and wool synthetic blends – are increasingly used to offer unique advantages and applications.
Indigo-dyed cotton warp and undyed wool weft – or the reverse (indigo-dyed wool warp and cotton weft). This is the most common composition for wool denim, maintaining the classic appearance of traditional denim while incorporating wool’s natural benefits.
Wool denim has a variety of applications, including outerwear, suiting, and premium casualwear, where it offers a more refined look paired with enhanced comfort. Its natural insulating qualities and breathability also make it well-suited for workwear, providing effective temperature regulation and long-lasting durability in a range of environments.
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Wool Denim – Woolmark Innovations
