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 Global Wool Export

  • Direct buyer and exporter of American wool sourced from American wool producers.

  • Wool is creamy to semi-bright in color, with gray and black wool also available.

  • All wool is cored and independently tested by the New Zealand Wool Testing Authority and/or the Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Laboratory.

  • Offers wool ranging from 19 to 33 microns in fiber diameter in staple & lambs wool lengths.

  • Operates one of the most efficient wool grading and handling facilities in the United States.

  • More than nearly 40 years of experience exporting raw American wool to international markets.

  • Partners with experienced international freight forwarders to provide cost-effective ocean container shipping.

  • Standard lots in approximately 21,000 lbs. (9,500 kg) each. This allows us to fill one 40-foot ocean container with two lots.

  • Comprehensive wool specifications and test results are available for all grades and varieties handled by GFW.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF AMERICAN GREASY WOOL

Staple Wool (7.50 to 10.25 cm length), CLEAN

Grade                 Micron                Color                   Notes

62's to 64's        21.0 to 23.9        Semi-bright      64-70MMH  

58's to 60's        24.0 to 26.8        Creamy              66-70MMH  

54's to 56's        26.9 to 29.7        Creamy              70-75MMH  

48's to 50's        29.8 to 33.1        Creamy              70-75MMH  

G&B                    27.3 to 32.0        Gray & black      70-74MMH 

   

Staple Wool (7.50 to 10.25 cm length), SLIGHT DEFECT

Grade                 Micron                Color                   Notes

Fine Average    21.0 to 23.9         Creamy              

Average            26.9 to 29.7         Creamy              

54's                   28.4 to 29.7         Creamy              

48's                   31.5 to 33.1         Creamy               

    

Medium Length Wool (3.80 to 7.25 cm length), Clean

Grade                    Micron                Color                   Notes

French                  19.0 to 23.0        Semi-bright 

French Medium   26.9 to 29.7        Creamy 

    

Short Length Wool (3.20 to 6.35 cm length), Clean

Grade                    Micron                Color                   Notes

Short fine             21.0 to 23.9         Semi Bright 

D-lamb                 24.0 to 26.8         Semi-bright 

SFL                       26.9 to 29.7         Creamy 

    

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Est.

1921

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