If you've shopped for wool, you've likely seen "non-mulesed" on a label and wondered what it means. Mulesing is a practice that comes up often in conversations about wool and sheep welfare, and it's one where makers deserve clear facts rather than a sales pitch in either direction. Here's what mulesing is, why it exists, the welfare debate on both sides and what non-mulesed wool actually means when you're choosing yarn.

Soft, sustainable and steeped in the rich heritage of Australian wool production, Great Southern Yarn is everything we believe yarn should be. But more than just its beautiful texture, what truly sets this yarn apart is the story of the people behind it and the purpose it carries in every stitch.