– Oregon-based Imperial Ranch Farms selected to provide wool for Team USA’s Olympic opening ceremony uniforms in Paris
– Ranch leader Jeanne Carver expressed excitement over opportunity, having previously supplied wool for Winter Olympics and Paralympics outfits
– Company will now also supply wool for summer games and Paralympics outfits, holds special significance for Carver as a former athlete
– Ralph Lauren initially approached Carver in 2012 for wool, later revealed it was for Olympic outfits, leading to increased orders and interest from brands like Patagonia
– Imperial Stock Ranch first to achieve certification under Responsible Wool Standard, established Shaniko Wool Company to expand certified wool supply
– Collaborates with 10 member farms, works with Oregon State University researchers to measure ranch’s environmental impact
– Team USA athletes to wear opening ceremony uniforms woven with Shaniko Wool Company wool, Carver emphasizes significance and excitement
– Oregon State University gymnast Jade Carey to wear wool from Carver’s efforts, other top athletes like Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu also wearing Shaniko wool
– Carver grateful for opportunity to contribute to Olympic athletes’ outfits