Organic Wool

Excerpted from Ideal Bite's tip of the day today:

"Organic wool is a fabric that's wicked warm and has natural antimicrobial properties. Looking sheepish ain't such a bad thing.

The Benefits - less chemically processed sweaters. Conventional wool is double-dipped in chems: pesticides first, and a chem bath that strips away lanolin second.

sheep re-grow wool amazingly fast (merino sheep produce as much as 40 pounds per year).

Organic sheep farmers must maintain pastures without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, and sheep feed must be certified organic, sans antibiotics or hormones. "

Some options for pre-knitted clothing using organic wool are listed below; or better yet, use these for inspiration to design something yourself and using organic wool.

Stewart+Brown Merino Bell Cardigan - we can't afford it, but maybe you can: beautiful, hand-knit vest made from free-range merino ($245).
Kelly B Big Button Jacket - black or red jacket with military-esque details ($160).
SmartWool Midweight Zip-T - sporty, comfy-cozy merino wool sweater; 10% of all online orders go to an eco-charity. Also: a men's version ($80).
Nui Organics Felted Double Breast Jacket - cream-colored eco-merino wool for style-conscious infants ($70).
Teko Ultralight Micro Socks - nonbulky, water-wicking socks made with sustainable EcoMerino wool and recycled polyester. Also: a men's crew version ($13-$17).

(above also from Ideal Bite)