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Wool Source’s ground-breaking innovation is transforming wool fibres to create new products that amplify wool’s natural performance benefits for new uses.

Wool’s natural characteristics of pollution control, oil and odour absorption, moisture management and flame retardance are captured by our patent-protected technology in new insoluble forms.

When paired with the value benefits of using wool as a sustainable, traceable, ethically sourced, biodegradable, natural ingredient, Wool Source products give brands and formulators an exciting new drop-in ingredient choice.

Harness the special functionality of Wool Source products in a new product or switch to a greener, more ethical alternative ingredient in your existing product mix.

Looking for a bespoke solution? Our technical team can work with you to find the right performance or form for your applications.

Powders

  • <15 micron to <30 micron particles for different products
  • Uncoloured white powder
  • Porous low bulk density particles
  • Spherical shape provides softness
  • Narrow size distribution
  • Organic and metal free
  • Skin friendly pH
  • 100% bio-based
  • Offers pollution protection and oil and odour absorption
  • Cradle to Cradle Material Health certification
  • Suitable for personal care, colour cosmetics, printing, paint and coatings

Pigments

  • <15 micron
  • White powder with FDA approved eco-dye colourant in red, blue, yellow and brown
  • Porous low bulk density particles
  • Spherical shape provides softness
  • Narrow size distribution
  • Organic and metal free
  • Skin friendly pH
  • 91% bio-based
  • Suitable for colour cosmetics, printing, paint and coatings

Particles

  • 1 and 2mm particles
  • Offers gentle exfoliation for all skin types
  • Narrow size distribution
  • Organic and metal free
  • Skin friendly pH
  • 100% bio-based
  • Flame retardance
  • Designed for optimal extraction of hydrolysed keratin
  • Cradle to Cradle Material Health certification
  • Suitable for personal care and industrial use

Cortex

  • Spindle shaped white powder particles
  • Approx. 100 microns x 7 microns
  • Approx. 1000x surface area compared to wool fibre for amplified absorption
  • Enhanced hydrophilic character
  • Removes Pollutants SO2​, NO2​ and CH2O​
  • Removes metals and dyestuffs
  • Absorbs water/saline
  • Changes surfaces from hydrophobic to hydrophilic
  • Suitable for absorption and filtration products

For more information including technical data or to discuss your potential application please get in touch

Potential Certifications

  • Personal care and cosmetics: COSMOS, Cruelty-free, Vegetarian-friendly, Halal, Kosher
  • Printing, paint and coatings: GOTS, OEKO Tex and EU Ecolabel
  • Bioplastics: Industrial composting
  • All: Responsible Wool Standard

Existing Certifications

  • New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme: All products
  • Cradle to Cradle Material Health certification: Powders and Particles