WELCOME TO THE HOME OF SUSTAINABLE WOOL, DIRECT FROM THE COTSWOLDS

BRITISH. SUSTAINABLE. ETHICAL.

Our Mission

We exist to preserve the wool heritage of the Cotswolds.

Working in partnership with local farmers and UK mills, we transform locally farmed wool into sustainable, authentic wool products that people can trust and value.

Preserving Cotswold Heritage

For centuries, the Cotswolds stood at the heart of the British wool trade, shaping communities and landscapes.
We continue that legacy by working with local farmers to source the finest regional fleeces.

Prepared in United Kingdom

Every fleece is processed in specialist UK mills, supporting authentic British craftsmanship and the skilled art of small-batch fibre processing.

Respect for the Countryside

We use only natural fibres and low impact methods that protect our beautiful landscape and minimise waste.

Ethical Partnerships

We pay farmers fairly for their fleece and work only with trusted British mills that share our values of quality, care, and respect for tradition.

Enduring British Quality

Our products reflect the true heritage of the Cotswolds and British craft, offering customers a product that is both meaningful and lasting.

Together, we weave tradition, responsibility, and care into every product produced.

Our Story

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History of the Cotswold Wool Trade

For centuries, Cotswold wool was prized across Europe, shaping the region’s prosperity and its beautiful market towns.

Follow the Fleece!

Explore our Cotswold Wool Trail which celebrates this legacy, guiding you through villages, churches, and landscapes built from the 'golden fleece' of England.

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Meet the Flock!

Discover the British rare and heritage breeds and established international breeds behind the fleeces we gather from Cotswold farms.

Each breed profile highlights the beauty of these traditional animals and the many ways their wool can be used.

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How Our Wool Is Made

Learn how we transform raw fleeces from Cotswold farmed flocks into exceptional products using traditional UK mills.

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Natural British Wool for Makers & Creators

At Cotswold Wool Trader, we specialise in yarn, cones and roving, each crafted from the wool of a single named breed, chosen for their individual character and quality.

Made for makers and creators seeking something truly special.

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Become a Stockist or Distributer of our 100% Natural Wool Products

We partner with stockists and distributers locally, nationally and worldwide to bring hand finished, Cotswold farmed wool products to a global customer base.

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Are you a Cotswold Farmer or Smallholder with fleece to sell?

We partner with local farmers and smallholders within the Cotswolds AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), paying a fair price for fleeces. Supporting the preservation of Cotswold wool farming for generations to come.

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News

  • Welcome to the Flock! Bourton Yarn Basket

    We're delighted to welcome Bourton Yarn Basket in Bourton-on-the-Water as our newest stockist. This lovely independent wool and needlecraft shop is the perfect home for Cotswold Wool Trader skeins, right...

    Welcome to the Flock! Bourton Yarn Basket

    We're delighted to welcome Bourton Yarn Basket in Bourton-on-the-Water as our newest stockist. This lovely independent wool and needlecraft shop is the perfect home for Cotswold Wool Trader skeins, right...

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