Reasons to love wool products
Wool is a material that keeps you warm in winter, cool in summer and absorbs moisture. At IKEA, we care about animal welfare, so from 2025, all our wool products will meet the requirements of the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) or equivalent programmes, ensuring that the wool comes from sheep treated with care and land managed progressively.
How will we do this?
To ensure that the wool we use is sourced in a responsible way, we need to work to secure full traceability of the wool used in our supply chain. That means we will need to know where all our wool comes from, so that we can support positive animal welfare throughout the entire wool value chain.
“Wool is an awesome product because the sheep produce it naturally, and it’s the ultimate sustainability because they just keep growing it.”
Paul Smith
Farm Manager in New Zealand
Responsibly sourced, quality wool
Wool is a material that keeps you warm in winter, cool in summer and helps absorb moisture. At IKEA, we care about animal welfare. Since 2025, all our wool products have met the requirements of the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) or an equivalent programme, helping ensure the wool comes from sheep treated humanely and land managed progressively.
Respect – in every step of the way
Throughout our value chain, IKEA Suppliers work with strict requirements to protect not only the planet but also the people working in the industries that create our products. These requirements apply regardless of the location or industry involved.
Conscious comfort
Wool adds a welcoming warmth to any home. And the knowledge that it’s been responsibly sourced can even add a little extra peace of mind.
Follow the journey
See how the wool from sheep in New Zealand is shipped to India to be transformed into beautiful rugs, before ending up in your IKEA store – and maybe in your home.
