Bedding brand Woolroom has reported a growth in sales and profit.
According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025, total sales rose 17.2% to £16.3m from £13.9m in 2024.
Pre-tax profit resulted at £403,000, up from £206,000 recorded the previous year.
Stated within its report, the company improved its year-end cash position to £357,000 from £207,000, while net assets valued £783,000, up from £536,000.
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In other news, new research conducted by British Wool, the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) and Bangor University has revealed that wool is the ultimate fibre for temperature regulation and moisture management during sleep.
The study aimed to compare the performance of full-sized single duvets of similar Tog ratings (10-10.5 Tog) that are readily available on the UK retail market, made with four fillings; wool, down, feather and down, and synthetic (polyester).
Wool emerged as the warmest fibre type, with the study confirming that wool is a better insulator than down by 17%, synthetic by 25% and feather and down by 30%. Thermal testing also concluded that wool retains more heat over time, meaning it will maintain a more consistent temperature throughout the night than any other fibre type.
The wool duvet significantly outperformed all others in tests to analyse moisture management properties. It absorbed the least amount of moisture, while transmitting the most moisture much faster than other fibre types in trials to simulate sweat wicking away from the body. This means that a wool duvet will contribute to deeper, more restorative sleep, as the sleeper is less likely to wake up during the night as a result of overheating.
An active member of the IWTO’s research group and managing director of leading wool bedding retailer Woolroom, Chris Tattersall, said: “This research is a momentous step forward for the British wool industry and something I am really proud to personally have been heavily involved in.
“Wool is a miracle fibre that can completely transform sleep quality, as it combats one of the most common disruptors to sleep; overheating and waking due to sweating. While we have come a long way from its itchy, wiry, school jumper connotations, I’m confident that this study will be pivotal in showcasing its true temperature-regulating benefits to a global audience.
“The past year has been a significant one for Woolroom, as we have officially doubled in size since 2021. Our business is thriving in the UK and US, and we are currently celebrating new showroom openings in China – a major development for a proud family-run business from Oakham. We are confident that the results of this study will contribute to the ongoing growth of the UK’s wool industry, as well as Woolroom’s continued success overseas.”
