Wool Production and Processing

[@FreekHoekstra]

Whoever did the 3-D art for this, did an absolutely smashing job

[@schizza137]

as someone who is trying to teach himself blender, i cannot even think about how they would make a single string or piece of wool, let alone this entire animation! Even opening up a software like blender or fusion360 shows how genius 3modelers truly are

[@claireglory]

thanks

[@stuffynosepatrol]

Ikr those humans looked almost real

[@ashikulhaisec-042]

@@schizza137 is this video made by blender or fusion 360 ? would you tell me if you know

[@schizza137]

@@ashikulhaisec-042 I can't really tell, but its most likely blender or some other software for animation. i couldn't tell from what is given though

[@RUFU58]

I have no idea why this was recommended to me but it was tremendously interesting and the visuals were absolute top notch. Amazing how much you can learn from one short video!

[@Mordecrox]

I just watched someone unflipping a helpless sheep and now this If I say not interested I'll get haggis recipes?

[@DBT1007]

We all here be like that too😅

[@sts.sam.my.]

Same lol

[@tylersipla]

I have been researching wool production, processing, and all other aspects of the sheep-to-textile pipeline for over a year. This is the single greatest condensed packet of information I've seen. Absolutely BRILLIANT short. The animations are incredibly good, superb. All persons who worked on this should be paraded through the streets.

[@andrewkarl4624]

Couldn't agree more with you, superb.

[@jaynirdf5998]

A more glowing review doesn't exist, good form sir..Tyler

[@kobercovestvorce]

hello, Could you advise me please, what kind of machines to buy and where, to process wool? thanx

[@melonshop8888]

👍👍👍😋

[@MrAppleGuySnake]

This is a great video but the speed and terminology make it sound a bit like he's explaining a turboencabulator

[@sahilgarg1147]

This 3D journey through wool fabric production is a visual masterpiece! With no real-world footage, it immerses you in a digital realm, showcasing the process with breathtaking realism. The meticulous attention to detail and expert narration make it a must-watch for art enthusiasts and textile lovers alike. An exceptional blend of education and entertainment, pushing the boundaries of 3D artistry. A digital gem that captivates in just minutes! 👏👏👏

[@EddVCR]

Bravo to the production crew on the creating of this video, from script writers, designers, animators, etc. This is a solid piece, and is as informative as it is engaging!

[@TheWoolmarkCompany]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abdullahal-adaileh6030]

@@TheWoolmarkCompany There are no enough words to describe this piece of art... Please, which software is used to produce this amazing rendering? Hope you respond..

[@RealBrickAnimations]

@@abdullahal-adaileh6030 I really can't say for shure, but I imagine, that the Animation and Simulations were made in Houdini. Rendering in this Quality can be achieved by lots of different Renderers. Maybe Octane or Redshift in this case, but it could be V-Ray, Arnold or even Cycles too.

[@p_enta5012]

@@TheWoolmarkCompany Who did you use to make this wonderful animation?

[@DavebotBeepBoop]

@@RealBrickAnimations Ayyy another 3D person! I agree with Houdini for sims. The "smoke" at :37 is my best clue. Renderers have gotten pretty good these days, and I agree with the 4 you've listed - my hunch is either Vray or Octane though since they play better with other sim software like Houdini.

[@SzamBacsi]

I hope you gave a medal to your marketing people!! This GEM should be presented in schools!

[@al3xf103]

..and it now has been to design students learning english in france ;)

[@jamesalewis]

I am sure that half of the people having watched this video are here only for the stunning presentation, never minding that they are actually getting genuinely educated about the wool making process. Bravo.

[@lancewedor5306]

percentages can be a tricky thing, eh? at least you're sure... enjoy your day!

[@MrKfleong]

KZbin algorithm brought me here

[@erynn9968]

You either feel superior or judge others by yourself. Either is nasty.

[@akumaquik]

Yep very well made video.

[@mr.boomguy]

I loved both. Wasn't expecting animation at this level

[@athief]

The quality of the whole video is through the roof.

[@complimentary_voucher]

This is actually one of the best graphic representations of a manufacturing process I've ever seen lol. Also: I love wool and cannot imagine what it's like to spend most of my life in synthetic fibres ewww! The staticky tackiness of them is a synesthetic nightmare. All the people shrieking about the horrors of shearing etc need to visit a damn shearing shed and get their heads right.

[@matthewthiesen6098]

It's a beautiful graphic share of information.

[@jakass]

Can't imagine being terrified of synthetic shirts.

[@LlamaCraft]

@@jakass watch out the polyvinyl is gonna come get you

[@benjaminrogers9848]

You are a Weaver of words my friend

[@b.c.9358]

@@jakass textures can make people feel terrible. Imagine walking around all day in a wet outfit, and you'd understand the kind of discomfort some clothing can bring.

[@bigredc222]

That was neat, and don't forget, this was all done by hand for thousands of years before technology.

[@K7ZHK]

First they take the dingle bop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then...repurposed for later batches. They take the dingle bop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, because the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then, a schlami shows up, and he rubs it...and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There's several hizzards in the way. The blamfs rub against the chumbles, and the...plubis, and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with a regular old plumbus.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

LOL, for real though.

[@Vloddamick]

I had this same thought.

[@GrasslandsStudio]

Literally thought the same thing as I watched this, hearing all the foreign terms

[@dimension4RC]

Was looking for this

[@ZombieBobSponge]

first thing I thought of too :D

[@Catherine_Yong]

Merino wool is the softest wool I have ever worn. I love it so much that I've got a whole winter dress made out of it in gray.

[@bethkolle1]

I am a spinner, dyer, knitter, weaver and sewist. This video was so compact, engaging and beautifully illustrated that I’ll watch it again and again and send links to all my fellow crafters. Thank you!

[@Liusila]

What is a sewist?

[@bethkolle1]

@@Liusila One who sews. Some people have been using this neologism instead of ‘sewers’, for obvious reasons, or ‘seamstress’, which doesn’t have a male counterpart.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Wow! You can do a lot, i can just about knit a simple scarf

[@ekatasatya2995]

If yours is manmade production i'd preffer watching it to any automatization excellence.

[@bethkolle1]

@@Liusilasewer looks awful, seamstress is gender-limiting, sequester works for me!

[@Kingk187-l7x]

Glory be to God, how He inspired man to transform sheep wool into these luxurious, useful products.

[@Outbreax000]

This is by far the best 3D rendered video showcasing the complexity of wool. So satisfying to watch!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

My great grandfather's wool suit has been handed down through the generations and is now in my possession. It is 100% intact and as stylish and comfortable as ever. The suit itself is over 100 years old! The one downside I would say about it - which is not always the case anymore because of new techniques - is that it is quite warm, so wearing it in anything but cool or cold weather is not recommended. But as I said, new techniques have tampered this somewhat in situations where you don't want _too_ much heat retention.

[@ellaisplotting]

Lightweight 'summer' woollen fabric has been a thing since medieval times, at least- it was common use up until the early 20thc, and required no more complicated equipment than any other wool. When your great grandfather originally bought his suit, he would have had the option of having it made as 'summer weight'. For whatever reason, the one that made it across time to you is a winter weight suit. It's wonderful that it's survived through the generations, but he most likely would have had something different for warmer weather, rather than sweltering through in an overly cosy suit, and you are more than welcome to do the same.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@ellaisplotting Interesting! Thanks for the info.

[@mchljhnm]

The production value of this video is astounding and deserves applause! It's informative in such a way that it is visually engaging, great work!👏

[@hingedelephant]

Background audio is way to hot, though.

[@AdhishThite]

This video is supremely made. Heck I don't even care about wool but I watched this one 5 times already for the graphics.

[@tobias7168]

Nice job on the visualization. I feel like most companys won't even go through the trouble of explaining their products anymore, I guess this one should be commended for doing so.

[@simontide6780]

I wish my life is healthy as merino wool and colorful as this video.

[@natgazer]

The 3D artists behind this video have done an awesome work!

[@Weissman111]

This takes me back to my first job when I used to develp auxiliaries for the textile industry. Spent a lot of time in textile mills running trials.

[@Bludijin]

"First, they take the dinglebop, and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then repurposed for later batches. They take the dinglebop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It’s important that the fleeb is rubbed, because the fleeb has all of the fleeb juice. Then a schlami shows up, and he rubs it and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There’s several hizzards in the way. The blamfs rub against the chumbles. And the ploobis and grumbo are shaved away."

[@Javjean]

LITERALLY

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@strongmapledealer]

I- i always wondered how uhh.. plumbuses were made

[@nasah8796]

J'ai pas l'habitude de laisser des commentaires, mais je me dois de le dire, cette vidéo est impressionnante. Merci d'avoir partagé.

[@Nightmare.Nook420]

The quality of this video and information given is top notch! I love learning about different things I don't usually study, this show reminds me of "How its made," good video overall. 😊

[@thoracis]

Yes, but modern with the more advanced technology 😊

[@sarahbasto6520]

Since you mentioned "information", search *mulesing* on sheep. You will then change your mind.

[@olivergottkehaskamp3369]

Getting a mulesing-free shorn merino wool blanket for Christmas, nice to get this kind of insight! This is what happens when someone decides to not half-ass a task. I don't think this piece could have been more concise and visually appealing, very well done!

[@ChristophersMum]

My dear Oliver...I didn't know what mulesing was and as you do...googled it...I must say that I was utterly shocked by what I had just read...in fact I am sick to my stomach and near to tears at the inhumanity of it all...and now anger comes...why should I expect anything else from this debased society...never the less...I do thank you...from Scotland

[@quietackshon]

If you are shocked by mulesing then I suggest you also have a look at what "fly-strike" does to a living sheep. When you are emotional about things your judgement is clouded and you don't think clearly. You also seem to have little knowledge of the industry you are so egger to opine about. Try and avoid the Dunning-Kruger effect. The suffering of the animal by allowing fly-strike to happen, as both the farmer and the live stock are losers here, the farmer loses income and the sheep dies a horrible painful death. (now that's emotive language)

[@ChristophersMum]

@@quietackshon I know what fly strike is...and I've seen the damage it can do...however... that is mostly taken care of by the diligence of the farmers...it's not that I am being emotional...it's called being kind...also it is indefensible to say that one inhuman act will prevent another...

[@LJS01]

@@quietackshon Stop being a tool, there's plenty of non-mulesed wool in Australia, the other growers would rather concern themselves with profit before animal welfare.

[@quietackshon]

@@ChristophersMum That's your opinion. So where do you stand on women aborting their babies because they forgot to use birth control?

[@prajaykumarvora1394]

This is one of the best animated manufacturing processes I have ever seen in my life...... Good work

[@dr.Grigori]

Before I opened this 3:10 min video, I thought, "it's impossible too explain wool making process in such short period". Now I think that this 3.10 min are much informative than most hour-long videos.

[@absbi0000]

I've been curious for a long time about the textile manufacturing process. This is hands down one of the best explainer videos!

[@AppliedCryogenics]

Spectacular graphics in this presentation. Kudos to the design team.

[@davidecazzato5375]

First, you take the dinglepop, and you smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then repurposed for later batches. Then you take the dinglebop and push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, because the fleeb has all of the fleeb juice. Then a Shlami shows up and he rubs it, and spits on it. Then you cut the fleeb. There's several hizzards in the way. The blaffs rub against the chumbles, and the plubus and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with a regular old plumbus!

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

LOL I was thinking the exact same thing the entire time I watched this. I even posted the exact same thing before finding your comment.

[@wizboom88]

*looking for plumbus joke* There it is. We're done here.

[@davidecazzato5375]

@@wizboom88 HAHAHAH

[@MrR4nD0mDUd3]

Thank you. You said what we were all thinking

[@peperika7845]

This is one of the most classy and refined videos I have ever seen about wool I love it

[@BltchErica]

Really amazing renders, great video.

[@birne_]

I feel sorry for the pc that had to render all the hair fiber in such detail

[@fived9424]

@@birne_ it's multiple sometimes

[@multiarray2320]

@@birne_ der computer war wohl eine dampfmaschine xD

[@AnilAVS]

What software did they use? Blender?

[@ehtresih9540]

@@AnilAVS I'm guessing it's cinema

[@leonjk]

Best video, animation and peace of information I have seen in years!!

[@hydra5758]

This video should be winning awards for presentation, that was amazing.

[@rabidkoalaz]

Holy cow, I was not expecting super top-tier 3d graphics....for wool manufacturing. INCREDIBLE video.

[@CF-rl8mz]

This is a great video. I’m a dyer and hand spinner. I love seeing the commercial side of the processing.

[@doubledutchclutch]

This video is AMAZING!! It helped me understand so much without a lot of extra words or unnecessary fluff. And the graphics were insane. How did y'all do this? Who created those graphics? They were so clear, educational, and beautiful all at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone.

[@nathangonzales-hess6569]

this is one of the finest pieces of cg animation i've ever seen

[@zejon9053]

this video is proof that there is still smart and valuable content on the internet 🥰

[@margaretmontana122]

Wool is the greatest fiber! Let’s keep going in this industry.

[@stonegodlive]

Easily the single greatest technical demonstration/infographic I have ever seen is the only thing that comes to mind. Thank you for this amazing video and information.

[@lw8882]

Short, engaging, professional and above all informative without lingering or becoming boring or far too technical. Brilliance.

[@jemoko2331]

SO impressed with the graphics of a manufacturing process I've ever seen

[@b.c.9358]

Whoever animated this needs a raise

[@johnwayne-kd1pn]

Wool is a miracle fabric actually, stays very clean, doesn't absorb humidity, keeps you warm when it is cold and relatively cool when it is warm (airs well). And well, while it doesn't quite grow on trees, it does grow on sheep! I have quite a few pieces or merino wool and quite a few regular wool, I like both. Thick wool is not exactly a rainjacket, but it protects you pretty well from rain too, for staying warm, few things beat it, and it just feels clean.

[@GuyBelievesInWorldPeace]

I truly think wool is fascinating, but this animation is so well made I am actually blown away

[@krasimirgedzhov8942]

Absolute top notch motion graphics. It should be a book example of every aspiring graphic designer.

[@eviethekiwi7178]

i'm a maintenance engineer at one of Bremworth's plants, i'm impressed at the accuracy of your animation :) those carding machines need constant attention...

[@Na7lasterone]

Hands down the best "how it's made" video i've ever seen

[@TheCanaplea]

Incredible process description and the 3D processing. All respect for the producers and engineers who made this video! I have never seen such a complex process explained in a short, very nice made video. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!

[@sarahbasto6520]

Since you mentioned "complex process", search *mulesing* on sheep. You will then change your mind.

[@munindrasinha2001]

​@@sarahbasto6520woolen 🚹 Saul

[@munindrasinha2001]

🚹 please oblige me to send a nice woolen chaser.

[@sacreed1]

Best informative video Ive seen in years, I was always interested in understanding the process and this is brilliant. Too many videos out there trying to get the TY algo with a 10 long stretched out vid for something that only needs 2 minutes of explaination. Honestly thankyou for putting this on YT.

[@felix30471]

Those animations are gorgeous! Thanks to everyone involved for this informative viewing pleasure.

[@-giakhanh--kayden-8337]

I've never seen a savoir-faire animated so smoothly and excitingly

[@patsiefear1312]

Never, ever press your woollen jumper or clothing on the outside - always on the inside - the reason being is that you do not want to glaze with the iron on the outside and you do not want to flatten the clothing on the outside. If handled properly woollen clothing can last a very long time and jumpers can be aired after wearing and not washed too often. Woollen spun fibre has a memory and bounce.

[@patsiefear1312]

@@Madamoizillion wool is a fibre made of hooks and if you brush it too often it can pill or with enough brushing deteriorate if it is knitted. With woven woollen cloth it is best to steam lightly with your iron over a cloth over the fabric. As a weaver when I make cloth or scarves they are fulled and then pressed lightly in this manner and hung up appropriately to air. In fact with knitted woollens or woven woollen fabric they do not need washing that often and less than you think. With worsted spun fibre and then woven it is entirely different. Merino is primarily woollen spun I believe as it is not usually a very long staple which you would need for worsted spun fibre.

[@shadowmistress999]

@@patsiefear1312 I have four pair of wool socks and I would wash in batch of three pairs. Sometimes I forgot to wash them (so four pairs are all "stinky") and in a rush I pick random pair from the three pairs I worn in the past 10 days.... and none of them are really stinky... they don't really need to be wash indeed😂

[@Fff-tz5ik]

I only wear merino, at work, in clubs, when riding my bike and hiking, best fabric it’s literally a life changer

[@jeanlanz2344]

Wonderful video! My four year old granddaughter is fascinated by it and wants to watch the processes again. Great graphics. Thank you and God bless you.

[@jenispizz2556]

Oh my god. I've been 3d modeling for about five years now. Trust me when I say the artists really went all out with this one.

[@Odontecete]

That has got to be the best visualization of worsted to woolen I've ever seen! Fantastic and bravo!

[@jucom756]

I did not need to see this and clicked it accidentally. It was so professionally made i just had to keep watching. I know something about wool now

[@bambiwaddlefeet]

I gotta applaud this guys 3d Blender game...

[@netyimeni169]

I didn't even care it's an ad. I would watch an hour of such quality ads.

[@haloboy777]

My god the amount of effort that went into this video is monumental.. hats off

[@eanschaan9392]

I love wool (not just merino wool). I am notorious for my love of old, scratchy wool clothing that I find around.

[@TojiFushigoroWasTaken]

Wow this is brilliantly made....the guy/gal who made this definitely outdid themselves..bravo!

[@Ergoziser]

If Apple made an ad about their clothing this would be it. A filmmaking marvel!

[@calcustom5026]

The flurb is then spattered with glorping residue, and then patted dry with the phlbottle.

[@an__hooo]

Thank you. You are the best on KZbin about this topic.

[@craigalexander6384]

This is an excellent, clear video and the link will be distributed to staff as part of their technical training. Would welcome something similar (in more detail than on here) for knitwear manufacturing.

[@__Andrew]

Pretty sure i just watched an ad that actually educated me on a product and process instead of just trying to sell me on something. Damn cool.

[@taotianxiuwei]

Can you tell me which advertising agency did it? Thank you

[@TheWoolmarkCompany]

We worked with Aixsponza to create this video. They are a 3D Motion Design Studio in Munich, Germany.

[@davidswanson5669]

Yay I’m so glad you responded - so many of us are blown away by the work done on this.

[@Jeyricho]

KZbin's algorithm gave me this completely unexpected gem. That's some beautiful animation and cinematography

[@crazyhobo555]

This whole video was like watching the plumbus thing from rick and morty

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Everyone has a plumbus in their home. First they take the dingle bop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then...repurposed for later batches. They take the dingle bop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, becasue the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then, a schlami shows up, and he rubs it...and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There's several hizzards in the way. The blamfs rub against the chumbles, and the...plubis, and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with...a regular old plumbus.

[@HenrikMyrhaug]

Those cloth, fluid and light simulations look so good.

[@darkseid6412]

SOME OF THE TERMINOLOGY SOUNDS LIKE THE PROCESS OF MAKING A PLUMBUS.

[@vymston5918]

Exactly what i was thinking xD

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Everyone has a plumbus in their home. First they take the dingle bop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then...repurposed for later batches. They take the dingle bop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, becasue the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then, a schlami shows up, and he rubs it...and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There's several hizzards in the way. The blamfs rub against the chumbles, and the...plubis, and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with...a regular old plumbus.

[@reegyreegz]

I know merino goods are expensive but this video just reminded me of that fact. Nice work

[@joshuawalker7054]

I was waiting for a Plumbus to show up somewhere.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Everyone has a plumbus in their home. First they take the dingle bop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. The schleem is then...repurposed for later batches. They take the dingle bop and they push it through the grumbo, where the fleeb is rubbed against it. It's important that the fleeb is rubbed, becasue the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then, a schlami shows up, and he rubs it...and spits on it. They cut the fleeb. There's several hizzards in the way. The blamfs rub against the chumbles, and the...plubis, and grumbo are shaved away. That leaves you with...a regular old plumbus.

[@omarspost]

holy smokes! Wasnt expecting such a highly polished video.

[@tomasbeblar5639]

Those animators deserve a raise. That was so smooth, like the wool you make :D

[@ronchappel4812]

An outstandingly good summary! It shows several parts of the process i'd never quite understood

[@mindseye4914]

What a phenomenally well made video. Learnt many things about wool today. It was the last thing I was expecting to do this week or month or year to be honest.

[@RebelEight-z7q]

Every video of Every single thing on this planet should be made with this level of quality and preciseness lol

[@leonieperreault2895]

Great video to describe the process ❤️ I love knitting and to see how it goes from fleece to yarn is wonderful.

[@ThreadedVision]

clicked for the title stayed for the soothing voice and smooth animations.

[@suvadeeep]

Wow temporal woom!

[@jediTempleGuard]

I think this is the only time I find KZbin algorithm useful. Wonderful 3D animation.

[@adriananto5499]

Incredible production quality, and lots of info here. It's a shame the music has been mixed way too loud and it's hard to hear what the presenter has to say.

[@tajklair]

Holy cow I didn't expect to be this engaged about wool

[@suem6004]

While I appreciate the detailed process, I would caution to consumers that Merino is the silk of the wool world and may not be as strong, long lasting, appropriate for all applications. There are 200 breeds of sheep. Many are endangered and I feel we should be using and promoting those as well. The more variety of wools out there, the better for the environment, for the market and for the sheep themselves. Diversity is indeed a strength.

[@tahirtahir1332]

Now I can knit a sweater of my own sheep's wool. At least theoretically I know how I can convert my sheep wool into a sweater. Hats off to the production team.

[@kevinbihari]

This is an ad

[@flatline-timer]

this is the coolest thing, won't forget about Woolmark Company any time soon for sure

[@kimchester1934]

the production quality of this video is goddaaaammmmnn it's so so good, kudos!!

[@johnames6430]

the guys who worked on this video are amazing!

[@CliffCreativity]

Came for a simple explanation about wool. Got a beautiful piece of video art!! Wow!

[@hoodio]

the animations and cloth sims are seriously advanced, congrats

[@essmili202]

This video has reappeared on my recommended 4 times and I have watched it 5 times

[@FishGeeek]

I was blown away by the animations! One of the best presentations of information I have ever seen. Thanks!

[@confucius2344]

WOW the animation team deserves an award for that. toom me a second to realize it was just an animation lol insanely good

[@iinRez]

Going micro was an excellent marketing strategy. This video was engaging and educational.