USA Today Highlights American Wool in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Uniforms
USA Today featured the American-made story behind Ralph Lauren’s 2026 Team USA Olympic uniforms, including the use of USA-grown wool from Shaniko Wool Company. Domestic materials and manufacturing come together in garments that balance performance with timeless American style. We’re proud to help outfit our nation’s athletes with responsibly-sourced wool from U.S. ranches.
Slow Fashion at Milano-Cortina Featuring American Wool
In its coverage of slow fashion at the 2026 Winter Olympics, The Ethos points to the growing importance of thoughtful sourcing and long-term value in ceremonial design. American-produced materials, with fiber from Shaniko Wool Company’s farm group, plays a role in this movement toward transparency and craftsmanship. It’s exciting to see slow fashion principles reflected on the Olympic stage.
Field Mag Features Shaniko’s Sustainable Wool for the 2026 Olympics
Field Mag explored the role Shaniko Wool Company plays in supplying American-grown Merino wool for Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Olympic uniforms. The article highlights our long-standing commitment to responsible ranching and traceable fiber, bringing performance, heritage, and sustainability together in one of the world’s most visible arenas. We’re proud to see our wool woven into garments that reflect both tradition and innovation.
In American Manufacturing: Where Team USA’s Olympic Apparel Begins
The Alliance for American Manufacturing recently spotlighted Shaniko Wool Company as the farm group behind the wool in Team USA’s 2026 Olympic parade uniforms. The story traces the journey from sheep ranches in the American west to the final garments designed by Ralph Lauren. It’s an honor to represent American agriculture and demonstrate what’s possible through responsible sourcing and U.S.-based production.
As Featured on KTVZ: Shaniko Wool Company Partners with Ralph Lauren for Team USA
KTVZ highlighted Shaniko Wool Company’s partnership with Ralph Lauren for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, where American-grown wool is featured in Team USA’s Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms. From coats and sweaters to hats and mittens, every piece showcases U.S. craftsmanship and a fully domestic supply chain. We’re proud to see wool from our farm group represent American agriculture on the world stage.
Team USA Olympic Uniforms Highlight Shaniko Wool’s Commitment to Responsible Ranching
Ralph Lauren's Team USA 2026 Winter Olympic uniforms feature Shaniko Wool, showcasing fiber sourced from ranches in the USA committed to responsible land stewardship and animal care. Our regenerative grazing practices are backed by science, demonstrating measurable benefits for soil health, carbon sequestration, and resilient working landscapes. This partnership reflects how American wool and responsible ranching can perform on the world’s biggest stage.
Shaniko Wool Again in the Spotlight with Ralph Lauren’s 2026 Olympic Uniforms
Ralph Lauren has unveiled Team USA’s official uniforms for the 2026 Winter Games, featuring high-quality wool supplied by Shaniko Wool Company. This collaboration highlights American-grown, sustainable fiber on the world stage.
Oregon State University research on Shaniko Wool Carbon Initiative published
This year marks an important milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Serkan Ates and his team at Oregon State University: the publication of findings from the multi-year soil carbon research initiative at Shaniko Wool Company. The research has been an ongoing, six-year project spanning 10 ranches across 7 western U.S. states. The goal has been to generate practical, producer-informed data on soil carbon dynamics relevant to sustainable rangeland grazing. Early results show encouraging trends in soil carbon storage, reinforcing the long-term benefits of our producers' ranching practices.
We believe that science conducted on ranches is essential to advancing agricultural systems and supporting the producers who steward these landscapes.
Shaniko Wool Again Part of U.S. Olympic Uniforms
For the fifth time, Ralph Lauren has selected Shaniko Wool Company wool for Team USA’s official uniforms for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This ongoing partnership highlights the quality and sustainability of American-grown wool on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Celebrating “A Sense of Place” in the Columbia Gorge
We’re honored that A Sense of Place — a new permanent exhibit at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles, OR — now shares the story of the Imperial Stock Ranch and the journey that led to Shaniko Wool Company.
Shaniko Wool Receives Global Trailblazer Award
At the Oregon Consular Corps' annual Celebrate Trade gala, Shaniko Wool Company received a 2025 Global Trailblazer Award for our work elevating agriculture on the global stage - bringing certified wool from our group of ranches in the USA into the textile and apparel markets - in particular, the use of our wool to clothe Team USA Olympic athletes.
Shaniko Wool: Western Ranchers Making Waves with 2024 Olympic Blazers and Sustainable Practices
Discover how ranchers in the West are not only turning heads with their stylish Olympic blazers made from Shaniko Wool but also leading the charge in sustainable practices. This article highlights their innovative approaches to reducing carbon impacts and their significant contributions to global environmental efforts.
Celebrating Shaniko Wool's Role in 2024 Summer Olympic Fashion
Shaniko Wool is showcased at the 2024 Summer Olympics with Ralph Lauren's striking uniforms that blend tradition and modern design. This article highlights the most stylish looks from the Paris Games, emphasizing the balance between sportswear trends, national symbols and high fashion.
Certified Shaniko Wool Featured in 2024 Summer Olympics Uniforms
Shaniko Wool is proudly featured in the Olympic uniforms, highlighting the importance of certification in quality textiles. This article examines the blend of tradition and innovation in Western agriculture and how certification contributes to sustainable practices.
Shaniko Wool Shines in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Blazer for Paris 2024
Ralph Lauren’s unveiling of the Team USA uniforms for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics included a wool blazer, highlighting the versatility of this natural fiber. Read more about the story behind this design decision and the role of Responsible Wool Standard-certified wool in the collection.
Shaniko Wool is proud to be featured in His Majesty at 75: The Leadership and Vision of King Charles III
His Majesty at 75: The Leadership and Vision of King Charles III is a fully illustrated hardback authored by The New York Times best-selling writer and official royal biographer Robert Jobson, and published by St. James House. The book charts Charles’s life and reflects on the ideas and issues he has championed along the way, highlighting examples of achievement and progress across social, cultural, technological and commercial spheres—including Shaniko Wool’s role in sustainable agriculture and fiber production.
Bend Magazine: Jeanne Carver is featured from ranch to retail
Bend Magazine's May/June 2024 issue featured Jeanne Carver and Shaniko brand partners. She discusses the origins of her work as a rancher in the textile industry as well as ongoing efforts to build US-based wool and textile supply chains. The article begins on page 78, featuring photos of products made of Shaniko wool.
AgEmerge Podcast episode featuring Jeanne Carver
Jeanne Carver was interviewed on the AgEmerge podcast from the Ag Solutions Network, where they discussed the past, present, and future of ranching and the role of wool in sustainable rangeland practices. Listen to the episode for insights into the evolving landscape of agriculture and our commitment to sustainability.
Brands like Janessa Leone are partnering with Shaniko Wool to make positive impacts in fashion
The fashion brand Janessa Leone was recently highlighted by Vogue Business for their commitment to sourcing regenerative, RWS & NATIVA Regen certified wool, due to its positive impacts to land health and climate. Despite slow growth for regenerative wool in the US, Shaniko Wool Company is selling regenerative wool to interested customers, like Janessa Leone. The positive impacts of regenerative wool production can continue to expand as more brands commit to sourcing responsible material.
Fleece apparel by Driftless Goods made from Shaniko Wool featured in Fast Company article
This article from Fast Company showcases Shaniko Wool partner Driftless Goods' sustainable fleece products. Driftless Goods designer Caroline Priebe is using Shaniko wool certified to NATIVA Regen and the Responsible Wool Standard as the optimal choice for fleece products typically made from plastics.