Cape Wools SA

For this month’s Local threads Saturday, we’re shining a spotlight on a Cape Town-based design studio and dye house specialising in South African Merino wool and mohair. From yarns, knit kits, and patterns to curated project bundles, they offer something for everyone. At Cowgirlblues, green is more than just a colour and sustainability lies at the heart of everything they do. Their yarns are hand-dyed to create luxurious, vibrant, and natural fibres, treasured by discerning crafters around the world. Explore the images to see a few highlights of what they offer. 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘤𝘰𝘸𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮/ @cowgirrlblues #wool #Merinowool #sustainablewool #mohair #naturalfibres

From the earliest days of sheep farming through the era of “wool fever”, the latest article in the Afrikaans series 𝘗𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦́ 𝘣𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘬 reveals just how deeply wool is woven into our history and economy. The development of the sheep industry, wool's impact on farming communities, and the animal husbandry knowledge built up over generations are brought together in this article. Enter the link in your browser to read the Afrikaans article, 𝘚𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘱 𝘴𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬, on AgriOrbit: /skaap-se-kind-laat-die-goudtand-blink/ Afrikaans: Van die vroeë dae van skaapboerdery tot die era van “wolkoors” wys die jongste artikel in die Afrikaanse artikelreeks 𝘗𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘦́ 𝘣𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘬 hoe diep wol in ons geskiedenis en ekonomie verweef is. Die ontwikkeling van die skaapbedryf, die invloed van wol op boerderygemeenskappe, en die fyn kennis (soos ouderdomsbepaling en seleksie) wat oor geslagte opgebou is, word in hierdie artikel saamgebring. Lees gerus die artikel, 𝘚𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘱 𝘴𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬, op AgriOrbit deur die skakel in jou internetblaaier te plaas: /skaap-se-kind-laat-die-goudtand-blink/ @bkbltd #wool #merinowool #sheepfarming #woolindustry #skaapbedryf

Join us for the perfect winter escape in the heart of the Karoo! The Karoo Winter Wool Festival (KWWF) connects every part of the wool value chain, from farm to finished product, and offers consumers a unique opportunity to discover how it all comes together. Celebrate wool in a spectacular, family-friendly setting while experiencing the people, products, and stories that bring this remarkable fibre to life. Join us from 3 to 4 July 2026 in Middelburg, Eastern Cape for a festival that offers something for everyone, while building a deeper appreciation for wool and championing locally produced products. Cape Wools SA is proud to be an official partner of this vibrant festival. For ticket sales and more information, click on the link in our bio to visit the KWWF website. 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘒𝘞𝘞𝘍 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦. @karoo_winter_wool_festival #woolfestival #winterfestival #familyfriendly #localwool #linkinbio

Wool remains one of nature’s most versatile performance fibres. The Wool Forum section at the Functional Fabric Fair served as a timely reminder that wool continues to offer compelling value in performance and technical textiles. Its natural breathability, temperature regulation, comfort, durability, and adaptability make it highly relevant for brands and product developers seeking fibres that deliver on both function and sustainability. The Functional Fabric Fair was held in Portland, Oregon, United States, from 7 to 9 April 2026. Take a look at the images for some of the wool fabric highlights featured in the Wool Forum section at the fair. @functionalfabricfair #woolfibre #woolfabric #technicaltextiles #fabricfair #sustainablewool

Following our recent focus on wool classers, we now turn our attention to wool brokers and auctions. Wool brokers are the ‘market connectors’ of the value chain and the link between the producers and the auction system. It is here where buyers, often representing international clients, compete for a share of South Africa’s premium wool. Explore the images to learn more about this vital stage of the wool journey, and feel free to share your questions about the wool value chain in the comments below. #wool #woolbrokers #sheepwool #premiumwool #southafricanwool

Even though Merino wool on its own is the perfect fibre for many uses, it can also be blended with other natural or synthetic fibres. This gives the final product different characteristics for different purposes, while still maintaining the benefits of wool. For example, some manufacturers will blend wool with cashmere to make coats and knitwear, or with synthetic fibres such as elastane to increase a garment’s stretch, durability, and overall fit and shape retention. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you would be interested in a series that unpacks different Merino wool blends, and how it affects the final product. #merinowool #woolblend #naturalfibres #knitwear #woolclothing

With Module 0 of the REDA 'from sheep to shop' internship programme complete, we pause to reflect on this important first stage as Theo departs to Italy for the next chapter. This opening module laid a strong foundation in the South African wool value chain, covering sheep farming practices, farm visits, wool classing, brokering and buying, wool testing, standards, traceability, and engagement with key industry stakeholders. For Cape Wools, it has been a privilege to contribute to this foundational phase alongside Theo, sharing the South African wool story from farm to market. We look forward to seeing the journey continue in Italy as the programme progresses. @reda1865 @theo.blatcherrr @the0.dd #wool #woolindustry #valuechain #woolclasser #farmtomarket

Did you know that wool can improve sleep quality? Quality sleep is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, and wool can assist with every aspect of it – whether you’re dozing off in superfine Merino wool sleepwear, wrapping yourself in a cozy wool duvet, or resting on a wool mattress. The images explain more about wool as the perfect sleep companion, so be sure to have a look! 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘪𝘸𝘵𝘰.𝘰𝘳𝘨/𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴/𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘭-𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱/ @international_wool #wool #sleepquality #merinowool #sleepwear #woolbedding

Are you searching for quality Merino wool yarns for your next knitting or crocheting project? If so, African Expressions offers a wide range of options – from 100% Merino wool yarn to different yarn blends of Merino wool, Kid Mohair, and more. Dyed or undyed, the choice is yours! African Expressions’ range of select colours are inspired by the landscapes of South Africa, with each colour representing one small element that makes Africa, Africa. Be sure to shop local and support our South African wool businesses. 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.𝘤𝘰.𝘻𝘢/ @african_expressions_yarns #wool #merinowool #knitting #crocheting #woolyarn

Deon Saayman, chief executive officer of Cape Wools SA, attended the GS1 South Africa Indaba 2026 in Johannesburg yesterday. He also participated as a panellist in a discussion unpacking the theme “Cross-border trade and opportunities, standards, harmonisation, agriculture, and upstream”. What does GS1 South Africa’s barcodes mean for wool? GS1 South Africa empowers local brands to grow efficiently, sustainably, and safely. This transforms how businesses source, supply, showcase, and sell their products – both online and offline – through GS1 barcodes that enable seamless identification, data capture, and information sharing. #GS1SAIndaba2026 #GS1SouthAfrica #wool #barcode #sustainablegrowth

After looking at wool sheep producers and touching on sheep shearers in March, the next member of the wool value chain are wool classers. Wool classers are experts in sorting and grouping wool, ensuring consistent quality for buyers. Explore the images for more information and learn why their role is so important before wool is shipped to wool brokers and auctions. #wool #woolclasser #quality #valuechain #merinowool

Join us from 3–4 July 2026 in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, for the Karoo Winter Wool Festival (KWWF) – the perfect winter escape in the heart of the Karoo. From farm to finished product, the KWWF connects every part of the wool value chain and offers consumers a unique opportunity to discover how it all comes together. Celebrate wool in a spectacular, family-friendly setting while experiencing the people, products, and stories that bring this remarkable fibre to life. With delicious food, natural fibre stalls, and inspiring workshops, the festival offers something for everyone while building greater appreciation for wool and championing locally produced products. Cape Wools SA is proud to be an official partner of this vibrant festival. Ticket sales are open and the full workshop programme is available on the KWWF’s social media pages. For more information, click on the link in our bio to visit the KWWF’s website. @karoo_winter_wool_festival #wool #karoo #festival #winterfestival #linkinbio