Washing and Scouring is an early step of processing, occurring after having sheared and sorted the wool. Cleaning the wool is an essential part of the process that enables the use of wool in main of its application. Various techniques have been developed throughout the year, from hands-on to industrial processes.
Currently, there is a lack of affordable and sustainable wool washing infrastructures. Large-scale washing facilities often exclude small-scale producers due to quantity constraints, while existing small-scale solutions struggle with economic viability and sustainability.