American wool farmer tending to sustainable ranch lands at sunset, supporting local USA wool industry and family-owned agricultural practices

Supporting American Agriculturists

100% Pure USA Wool

The
United
States
Wool
Industry
is
shrinking.
One
of
our
main
missions
is
to
help
people
learn
about
how
wonderful
Wool
is,
so
that
these
family
ranches
can
continue
to
tend
their
flocks
on
wide
open
spaces.
Natural wool bales from Pozzi Ranch in Valley Ford California, showcasing premium American wool production and sustainable farming practices

Advantages of American Wool

There are many advantages of using American wool in our products. First, it comes from family-owned and -operated ranches throughout the United States, like Pozzi Ranch, in Valley Ford, California. Keeping family ranches economically viable is an important part of why Sonoma Wool Company was created.

We believe in supporting local farmers, ranchers, and makers. Keeping the valuable dollar in local economies is important to keeping our communities thriving.

Sonoma Wool Company began at Pozzi Ranch, a sheep ranch in the coastal region of Northern California, where the average rainfall is over 40 inches per year. 

Coarse-grade wool sheep thrive in this climate. Their coarse wool, with a 28 to 34 micron count, easily sheds the heavy rains of this region and keeps the sheep warm. The sheep with this type of wool are traditionally British breeds, including Dorset, North Country Cheviot, Romney, Suffolk, and Hampshire.

This coarse American wool has the benefit of being perfect for creating practical products for you and your home.

Eco-friendly wool processing without carbonization, demonstrating natural wool handling techniques at sustainable American wool farm

Natural Inclusions – No Carbonization

Sonoma Wool Company does not use wool that is carbonized. 

Carbonization is a harsh chemical process many industrial wool processors use to clean vegetation from the wool. Using hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and other chemicals, carbonization strips away all of the vegetation matter in the wool. Because our wool is not carbonized, you may see bits of residual vegetation in your Sonoma Wool Company products. 

We choose to offer an all-natural product with residual specks of vegetation because we believe it is best for the environment and the people who will be using our wool products.

Joe Pozzi inspecting pasture quality for Pozzi Wool® certified sheep, maintaining high standards for sustainable wool production in Northern California

Pozzi Wool® Standards

In 1993, Joe Pozzi, along with other like-minded wool-loving people, developed a set of standards for Pozzi Wool®. 

The standards define how the animals are cared for, how the natural resources on the land are cared for, and how the wool is harvested from the sheep. 

These standards assure our customers receive the highest quality product, while ensuring the ranchers raising the sheep are being responsible in their business practices.

Sustainable wool processing journey from raw sheep's wool to natural dryer balls, showcasing eco-friendly wool production without harsh chemicals

How
does
the
Wool
get
from
the
Sheep
to
the
Dryer
Ball?

Our
main
goal
is
to
raise
awareness
about
the
wonders
of
wool
while
remaining
true
to
our
environmental
values.
In
this
day
and
age
it
is
often
easier
to
go
overseas
for
cheap
labor,
and
use
harsh
chemicals
for
cleaning.
We
choose
to
adhere
to
a
set
of
morals
that
promote
sustainable
ecosystems,
thriving
communities,
and
a
clean
future
for
generations
to
come.