Can Sheep Save the Planet?
Do sheep hold the key to saving our planet? According to biologist Allan Savory, the answer is “yes.” Read more about the relationship here.
Wool Round Table 2022
Members of the IWTO met in Nuremberg, Germany 1-2 December for the annual Round Table. Hosted by The German Wool Federation and Südwolle Group, the event brought together 80+ representatives of the global wool textile industry.
Wool Farm Economics 101
What is involved with the running of a wool farm, and what are the economic factors involved? Read this short guide to get an idea on wool farming.
How toxic is your wardrobe?
What your clothes are made of could be influencing your health. We look at a new report on PET and a study that tracks residues in raw wool.
Using Wool in Interiors, Featuring Neutex
Wool is increasingly popular among designers of decorative textiles for use in interiors. Read on to find out why.
Pitti Filati 91
Green is the colour, and prevailing attitude, for A/W 2023/24. Fresh from Fortezza Da Basso, we report on the new winter yarns.
Get to Know the International Woolmark Prize Winners
The International Woolmark Prizes are awarded every year to celebrate outstanding fashion talents from around the globe, who showcase the beauty of Australian Merino wool. Here, the International Wool Textile Organisation introduces the 2022 winners of this prestigious fashion award. International Woolmark Prize Winners 2022 The three winners of this year’s International Woolmark Prize Winners represent three different wool-producing countries. Saul Nash is a London-based designer who took home the International Woolmark Prize this year. The Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation went to South African design house MMUSOMAXWELL, and the Supply Chain Award went to Knitwear Lab, a Dutch knowledge and research hub for innovative, design-driven knitwear solutions. Read Next: Natural Fibres Meet at Heimtextil Saul Nash – International Woolmark Prize Saul Nash is a luxury menswear brand that specialises in contemporary sportswear and technical garments cut. Inspired by Saul’s background as a dancer and choreographer, the label
Natural Fibres Meet at Heimtextil
Natural fibre production rebounds; innovations continue apace. IWTO reports on the annual meeting of the Discover Natural Fibres Initiative.
Celebrating Wool Outdoors
Wool celebrated the outdoors at Europe's largest outdoor trade fair, Outdoor by ISPO, sponsored by European Outdoor Group.
An Inside Look at Mongolia’s Mission to Sustainable Fashion
Mongolia has long been famous for the beautiful cashmere fibre it produces. Now it is making a name for itself in the world of fashion for an entirely different reason...