Natural Fibres Call for Credibility in Textile Labelling
Sustainability labels must be accurate and complete if they are to drive green goals. But problems with how sustainability is measured risk a loss of credibility.
A/W 2022/23: Wool Holds Its Place in the New Fashion Landscape
Wool was much in evidence at Premiere Vision Paris, in a much-welcomed face to face x digital hybrid show held 20-24 September.
An Insider’s Look at Sheep Shearing
The shearing season takes place at different times in different locations around the world. Shearing is a key...
The Rise of Wool Shoes
Is wool a good material for shoes? Many footwear designers will tell you...
Fashionscapes: A Circular Economy
How can fashion begin to build a truly circular economy? The new Fashionscapes documentary...
Wool And UV: How Wool Provides Protection Against Sunlight
Exposure to sunlight is an important requirement for human health...
Wool and Soil: How Wool Gives Back to The Environment
One of the many advantages of wool is its biodegradability. A completely organic material, it easily...
Wool News from the European Fairs: Yarns & Fabrics 2022-2023
With Pitti Uomo, Pitti Filati and Milano Unica, Europe opened its doors and e-platforms to 2022 & 2023. Wool shoes, athletic gear and sportswear are transforming expectations among younger customers, while WFM is leaving its legacy, in knits. Janet Prescott reports from Pitti Uomo, Pitti Filati and Milano Unica Pitti Uomo Wool played a big part in summer menswear presentations for 2022. Classy menswear companies mixed plant fibre for jackets and shirts and also reaffirmed the role of wool, like Nuage wool (14.5m) in colours inspired by the north African desert, at the Caruso collection for SS 2022. In many cases, suits and jackets in summer wool were out of the box, imaginative and different; for example, bright red at Pitti Uomo Guest Designer Thebe Magugu. He created a Wild West look worn with large Stetson hats the jackets in jaunty checks like black and light blue. Suits with a
The Impact of Wool in the Cycling World
Many of the world’s sporting codes have picked up on the benefits of pure wool clothing.
The Next Generation in the Wool Industry
The wool industry is seeking to build a new generation of leaders to carry it into the future. The International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) has been running a successful Young Professionals programme since 2012. The programme offers mentorship and networking opportunities to people under the age of 35. Each young professional is matched with a senior member of the industry so that they can gain valuable insights and experience to help them grow as industry leaders. Attracting Young Professional to The Wool Industry The IWTO Congress 2021 was held from 17 to 21 May, and a number of previous Young Professionals spoke about their experience of the program and how it has prepared them for a career in the industry. Christa Rochford, Wool Marketing Program Manager for the American Wool Council, said that she entered the industry seven years ago after stumbling across it. “It is a wonderful industry once