AgResearch (NZ) will host the International ‘Virtual-Wool’ Research Conference, 26-27 August 2020. The Conference welcomes abstracts for presentations from researchers working on wool, human hair, and protein-based materials that describe the latest findings in the following areas:
- Wool and hair fibre science
- Fibre processing technologies
- Wool textile chemistry, including coloration and finishing
- Haircare products and technologies
- Specialty animal fibres
- Sustainable wool processing
- The in-use and end-of-life impact of wool products
- Measurement and characterisation of wool fibres and textiles
- Novel wool products and technologies
- Design with wool
- Wool-derived materials and bioproducts
- The role of wool in a post-Covid world
Email IWRC20@agresearch.co.nz for the abstract template and details. Abstract deadline 17 July.
Communication Manager at International Wool Textile Organisation
Jeannette Cook is the Communications Manager for the International Wool Textile Organisation. She’s passionate about sharing wool’s remarkable story: how it regulates body temperature, naturally resists odours, and works for everything from cozy sweaters to high-performance activewear, all while being renewable and biodegradable.
Based in Brussels, she enjoys the challenge of coordinating communications across time zones and cultures, whether she's working with sheep farmers in Australia or fashion brands in Europe. When not immersed in wool industry trends, you might find her on a yoga mat or exploring Belgium's excellent coffee scene.
Have a question about wool or the wool industry? Contact Jeannette through IWTO at iwto@iwto.org.
Based in Brussels, she enjoys the challenge of coordinating communications across time zones and cultures, whether she's working with sheep farmers in Australia or fashion brands in Europe. When not immersed in wool industry trends, you might find her on a yoga mat or exploring Belgium's excellent coffee scene.
Have a question about wool or the wool industry? Contact Jeannette through IWTO at iwto@iwto.org.
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