The True Cost of Wool: A Vision for Revitalizing the Canadian Industry - Softcover

Hunter, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1738360717 ISBN 13: 9781738360710

Verlag: Nine Ten Publications Inc., 2025

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Follow the remarkable journey of a fibre most of us take for granted.

At a time when international trade is being reshaped and Canadians are rethinking where their goods come from, Hunter reveals a striking disconnect: 90% of Canadian wool leaves the country while 95% of yarn used by Canadian crafters is imported. This timely investigation follows wool from sheep to skein, illuminating the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the Canadian wool industry.

Hunter—a shepherd and mill owner herself—traces what happens when wool crosses provinces and oceans, passes through countless hands, and is transformed between farm and finished product. Her compelling research arrives precisely when conversations about regional resilience and supply chain sovereignty have never been more relevant. Through engaging storytelling, she introduces passionate farmers, innovative mill owners, and resourceful entrepreneurs already building more localized, transparent wool systems.

Whether you're a knitter, weaver, spinner, fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about where your textiles come from, this book will forever change how you see a ball of yarn. The True Cost of Wool isn't just about understanding a complex supply chain—it's about reimagining a future where what we wear connects us to land, community, and a more resilient textile economy.

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National bestselling author Anna Hunter is a first-generation sheep farmer and wool mill owner in Eastern Manitoba, Treaty One Territory. She is passionate about building community and connecting rural fibre farmers with urban consumers, fibre artists, and crafters. Anna believes that regenerative agriculture and climate-beneficial food and clothing are integral to moving forward as farmers, fibre artists, and Manitobans, and she is passionate about growing a vibrant Canadian wool industry. Her first book, Sheep, Shepherd and Land (Nine Ten Publications), came out in 2023. Learn more about Anna and her farm and wool mill at longwayhomestead.com.

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“In an era of global trade, climate crisis, and political uncertainty, most of us have no idea where our yarn and textiles come from—or what it takes to make them. The True Cost of Wool is a beautifully written and eye-opening journey through the Canadian wool industry. It uncovers hidden histories, reveals how the system really works, and gives readers the tools to ask better questions, make informed choices, and push for change. This is the kind of book you’ll come back to—rich, surprising, and full of insight every time.”

—Caroline Sommerfeld, Chief Yarn Officer, Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts

“What is the true cost of wool? From a lamb's first breath to the yarn in your hands—this book explores the journey our fibre takes through the Canadian wool industry. Learning about this journey can help us make informed consumer decisions within our craft, understand the challenges facing sheep farmers and mill operators, and take action to ensure a thriving future for Canadian wool.”

—Alexa Ludeman, Tin Can Knits

“An honest interpretation of Canada’s wool industry and the need for improvement, this book delves into the challenges, opportunities, and future of homegrown wool. From sheep to skein, it explores the resilience of farmers and mills while uncovering the gaps that must be bridged to sustain and strengthen the industry. A must-read for fibre enthusiasts, industry professionals, government agents and anyone passionate about the future of Canadian wool.”

—Leah Little, Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Nine Ten Publications Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1738360717
• ISBN 13: 9781738360710
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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