Fabric
Recycled Wool
Panipat shoddy yarn cluster
Impact score
81/ 100
Better Choice
A blended indicator of water, carbon, chemical load, durability and recyclability.
Measured impact per kg of fibre
Water footprint700 L / kg
Carbon footprint3.2 kg CO₂e / kg
Process energy26 MJ / kg
Microfibre sheddingLow shedding
BiodegradableYes
Durability10 years typical wear
Recyclability68 / 100
Data confidence
mediumMedium confidence — published ranges vary by region and process
Sources: Textile Exchange Recycled 2023 · Higg MSI 2023
Figures are cradle-to-gate averages per kilogram of fibre or fabric, not measurements of your specific garment. A typical adult shirt weighs roughly 0.2 kg.
Qualitative ratings
Water useLow
Carbon footprintLow
Chemical loadLow
DurabilityHigh
RecyclabilityGood when unblended
What is it
Wool reclaimed from used garments, shredded and re-spun; Panipat is the global hub.
Why it matters
Skips farming entirely, cutting water and carbon by an order of magnitude.
Water Carbon Chemicals End of life
What you can do
Buy Panipat blankets and winter layers; expect a slightly coarser hand.