Where is Wool and the Gang located?
WATG HQ is the epicentre of Gang activity. Our little hive is based in Dalston, East London. It’s a hub of activity, and it’s here that our 25-strong team of busy bees makes a lot of the magic happen. Our design, tech, marketing, PR, production, operations, wholesale and customer service teams are all based at WATG HQ.
Is Wool and the Gang sustainable?
Wool and the Gang uses materials that are sourced with consideration so as to reduce impact on our environment. The use of wool is sustainable in itself: it is natural, renewable and biodegradable. Wool and the Gang also works with fashion factories to repurpose their fashion waste into new yarns to reduce landfill.
When was Wool and the Gang founded?
2008
Wool And The Gang Ltd./Founded
The origin of Wool and the Gang is a fantastic example of the innovation that is coming out of London. Started by founders Aurelie Popper, Jade Harwood and Elisabeth Sabrier in 2008, their aim was to create a brand that could ethically produce high fashion items by eliminating factory production.
Is wool a type of hair?
The type of fur known as wool is a kind of underhair — soft, thin, curly, flexible hair that never stops growing.
Why is wool itchy?
When the fibers are shorter, or if wool has a wider fiber length, it will cause an itchy feeling. The fibers will rub against the skin becoming bothersome. Merino wool has lengthy and soft fibers that are comfortable to wear.
Is wool vegan?
Wool is not vegan, and its production entails a staggering degree of cruelty and animal suffering. Sheep produce more than 90 percent of the world’s wool supply.
Why do humans have hair instead of fur?
Darwin suggested it was due to sexual selection, that our ancestors preferred less-hairy mates. Others have argued fur loss helped deter hair-dwelling parasites like lice. But the majority of researchers today posit that reduced body hair had to do with thermoregulation — specifically, with keeping cool.
Is Angora itchy to wear?
It’s possible you’re allergic to its natural fibers; wool, alpaca, cashmere, and angora are common irritants for some people. Similarly, some fibers are just coarse and itchy no matter what. If you don’t feel like wearing a button-down or turtleneck under your sweater all the time, donate it.
Why is wool so expensive?
When it comes to price, the laws of supply and demand come into play: It’s not only getting more popular, but also, the finer the wool, the thinner each strand is, meaning it takes more wool to create that sweater/beanie/suit/coat.
Is mulesing illegal in UK?
Mulesing is not practiced in the UK, but because Australia produces such a huge percentage of the world’s apparel wool, we are still importing this cruel product.
Do vegans ride horses?
She says: “When I became vegan, I stopped riding horses – in the same way I stopped eating animals and wearing wool and leather. It is better than treating the animal badly, but it does not actually adhere to the vegan ideology. I accept that many riders do love horses, and do treat them well.
Why do we have hair in your bum?
We tend to have hair in areas where scent is produced, and the hair traps your own unique scent, which can make you more attractive to mates (you know, way deep in our cavemen brains). Butt hair provides a layer to prevent chafing between your butt cheeks when you run or walk or do whatever.