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flag Montana launches wool mill study to process local wool, reduce shipping, and boost domestic textile production.

flag Montana is moving forward with a feasibility study for a local wool processing mill, funded by a $35,000 grant, to assess building an industrial facility—potentially in Great Falls—to process raw wool into combed top. flag The study, led by the Western Wool Growers Alliance, will evaluate economic, environmental, and logistical factors, including water reuse, lanolin recovery, and infrastructure needs. flag Currently, much of Montana’s wool, often containing up to 40% impurities, is shipped out of state, increasing costs and inefficiencies. flag The project aims to shorten supply chains, reduce freight burdens, and support domestic textile manufacturing. flag A new Wool Research Lab at Montana State University, opening in 2026, will complement the effort by advancing fiber quality through genetics. flag The study is expected to conclude in 2027.

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