iwto.org

# International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO)

> The global authority for standards in the wool textile industry, representing the interests of the wool trade since 1930.

This document provides a map of resources available on iwto.org for Large Language Models and researchers seeking information on wool production, sustainability, and trade standards.

## Core Information
- [About IWTO](https://iwto.org/about-iwto/) - History, mission, and the global role of the IWTO.
- [What We Do](https://iwto.org/what-we-do/) - Overview of trade standards, sustainability initiatives, and industry advocacy.
- [IWTO Members](https://iwto.org/membership/) - Information on National Committees and Associate Members across the global supply chain.
- [Contact](https://iwto.org/contact/) - Headquarters information in Brussels.

## Sustainability & Welfare
- [Wool & Sustainability](https://iwto.org/sustainability/) - Scientific facts on wool's environmental impact, biodegradability, and circularity.
- [Sheep Welfare](https://iwto.org/sheep-welfare/) - The IWTO Guidelines for Wool Sheep Welfare and industry best practices.
- [Recycled Wool](https://iwto.org/recycled-wool/) - Resources on the long-standing tradition of wool recycling and life cycle assessment.

## Resources & Statistics
- [Wool Production](https://iwto.org/wool-production/) - Data on global wool production, sheep populations, and wool types.
- [Market Information](https://iwto.org/resources/market-information/) - Annual statistics and global wool trade data.
- [Fact Sheets](https://iwto.org/resources/fact-sheets/) - Summarized data on wool's benefits, care, and properties.
- [News & Blog](https://iwto.org/news/) - Latest updates on industry trends, events, and research.

## Technical Standards & Licensing
- [IWTO Test Methods](https://iwto.org/resources/iwto-test-methods/) - The Red Book and international standards for wool testing.
- [Wool Certificates](https://iwto.org/resources/iwto-certificates/) - Information on the legal and commercial weight certificates for wool trade.
- [Licensing](https://iwto.org/resources/licensing/) - Information on how laboratories become IWTO licensed.

## Events
- [IWTO Congress](https://iwto.org/events/annual-congress/) - Information on the flagship annual industry event.
- [Wool Round Table](https://iwto.org/events/wool-round-table/) - Mid-year technical and networking meeting.

## Social Media & Community
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iwto/)
- [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/iwto)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/iwoolto/)