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The different uses of french sheep wool

Wool, a renewable and biodegradable natural fibre, has been marketed by Segard Masurel for over 175 years in France and through its subsidiaries in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. …
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Wool, a naturally biodegradable textile fibre

Today, with our changing consumer habits and fast fashion, the amount of textiles produced and thrown away has exploded. Biodegradable textiles represent an essential alternative for reducing the environmental impact…
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Wool: the natural fibre par excellence

There are two main families of textile fibres used in our clothing: natural fibres and chemical fibres. Natural fibres are fibres produced by animals (wool, cashmere, mohair…) or plants (linen,…
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The role of wholesale wool supplier and trader

At the heart of the textile industry, wool supplier, buyer and trader play an essential role in connecting the world of agriculture, industry and brands. These natural fibre experts are…

Animal welfare and sheep shearing

Given the current climate and the emergence of animal rights movements, it’s important to remember that at Segard Masurel, animals and animal welfare are an integral part of our business.…
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The health and well-being benefits of wool

Wool is very popular in the clothing and furniture industry. And with good reason: it’s a natural, renewable and biodegradable material with fantastic properties! As well as being warm and…
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All you need to know about merino wool

When we talk about merino wool, consumers and brands generally mean fine wool. However, from a technical point of view, merino wool comes from sheep of the merino breed. The…
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Sheep wool, the oldest industrial textile fibre

For thousands of years, sheep wool has been used by people for clothing and protection, long before the appearance of the textile industry.  In the last century, man developed artificial…
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Why is wool traceability important?

Wool traceability has become a major issue in the textile industry, as it is subject to new regulations and also responds to consumer concerns. The traceability of wool involves following…

Felt has many qualities and uses…

Felting is a natural process by which wool fibres are transformed into a solid, compact material called felt. This technique, known as felting, has been used by many cultures around…
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Focus on knitters and their needs

The knitter is an important profession in the wool production and processing chain. After the long process of sorting, washing and spinning, the wool can then be either woven or…
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Wool for the woollen mill

During its long and meticulous processing, wool goes through numerous processing stages before ending up in the spinning mills. It is important to ensure that the quality of the wool…
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Burrs and Noils : what are they used for?

Processing raw wool is a long and painstaking process. From shearing and scouring to carding and combing, natural wool is processed into a noble material that can be turned into…
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What is the role of the wool collector?

The wool selection process is as important as the shearing of the sheep. Not so long ago, French wool was left to its own devices, even burnt as it was…
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Collecting wool from farmers

Before the wool finds its way to the combing mills and spinning mills to be processed, it must first be sorted and then collected from the farmer once a year.…
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5 tips for caring of wool

Wool is a durable material, but you still need to know how to look after it properly to ensure it lasts over time. Wool care is often synonymous with “complicated”,…
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The uses of sheep’s wool

Sheep’s wool is a noble, soft and supple material. But it is also a material with incredible thermal and absorbent properties. It can therefore be easily used in many fields…
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French wool, a guarantee of quality

Long side lined, the French wool industry is finally making a comeback, thanks to a number of initiatives in the country and in particular the actions of the “TRICOLOR” collective.…
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The manufacturing process of wool yarn

Wool yarn is such a small product, but it can be used to make many different textile and clothing items. We appreciate wool for its softness, its quality and its…
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What is wool combing?

The operation of combing the wool can only take place after the stages of preparation of the wool, i.e. after shearing, washing/scouring and carding. Because yes, this step is not…
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What is washed wool?

Before being transformed into a finished product, wool goes through a succession of stages, each as important as the next. Washing the wool is one of the most important and…
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The benefits of Merino wool

Merino wool is a natural fibre that is being increasingly adopted by the textile industry and by consumers. And for good reason! It has multiple properties that make it ideal…
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Regenerative agriculture

What is regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture defines farming methods and techniques that enhance soil quality to restore biodiversity and thus reduce the impact of farming practices on the environment. The…
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