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IWTO returns to South Africa for its 96th annual Congress. We’ll gather in Stellenbosch, recognised internationally for its vineyards, mountain views, food, wine, and culture. Home to Stellenbosch University and located near Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute, the region has a strong connection to learning, agriculture and innovation.
Registration is open! Join the wool industry this November as we meet in Oslo for the annual Wool Round Table.
IWTO marks the 20th edition of the Market Information, covering 2025's wool price recovery, new synthetic-fibre and traceability data, and more.
Nature got there first: wool is biogenic, biodegradable, and renewable. The new IWTO Green Book brings together peer-reviewed science on wool's environmental credentials, in one comprehensive source.
IWTO participated in a high-level Sustainable Livestock Intergroup event at the European Parliament, where scientists, farmers and policymakers examined why current EU Environmental Footprint methodology disadvantages natural fibres — and what needs to change.
A new paper finds that polyester, which accounts for 60% of global fiber production, faces none of the traceability requirements imposed on natural fibres. At the same time, its environmental impacts have been significantly underestimated. IWTO renews its call for a level playing field across all textile fibres.
Cotton Australia and the Woolmark Company co-hosted the inaugural Australian Natural Fibres Forum, uniting growers, researchers and global brands around a shared natural fibres agenda.
Alginate fibre, produced from brown seaweed, is emerging as a complementary partner to Merino wool. We look at the science behind the blend: its production process, performance properties, and potential applications across textiles.
What happens to wool at the end of its useful life? Ken Nagao, a Japanese wool merchant with nearly 50 years in the trade, designed an experiment to find out — and the results speak for themselves.
Joining 8,000+ attendees at FTS 2026, IWTO moderated a dedicated panel discussion on wool's growing role in the functional textiles sector, exploring supply chain traceability and how wool's performance properties make it a natural for activewear and athleisure.