There is growing interest in understanding ‘sustainable fashion’ and knowing how ‘eco-friendly’ our clothes are. However, measuring the sustainability of clothes is complex. Dr. Beverley Henry from Queensland University of Technology explains the basics on evaluating the environmental impact of textiles in these frequently asked questions.
A comprehensive new study, which provides much more information regarding the environmental impact of Australian wool than any previous study, was released recently.
There has been much discussion about the impact of the UK’s recent vote to leave the European Union.
Dalena White, born and raised in Robertson, South Africa, recently moved to Brussels for her new appointment as Secretary General of IWTO. We sat down with her and asked her some questions.
Paul S. Hughes, director of IWTO Member Standard Wool UK, offers his insights on the effects of Brexit on the UK's wool industry.
Yarns for the Autumn/Winter season next year will be light and cosy and will do more than merely keep one warm.
IWTO’s engagement with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) proves more important than ever as SAC makes moves to work more closely with European policy initiatives, according to plans presented at the 2016 SAC full membership meeting held 8-10 May in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The UK's vote to leave the EU has sent shock waves around the world. As the fall-out continues, we share the views of Chris Wilcox on the potental effect of the vote on the global wool market, starting with Australia.
IWTO is pleased to annouce that Steve Wiedemann will take up the Chair of IWTO's Wool LCA TAG when current Chair Beverley Henry steps down on 30 June 2016.
Pioneering research conducted by the University of Leeds (UK) reveals that wool bedding boosts the chances of a good night’s sleep by 67%.
Pitti Immagine Uomo edition 90 in Florence was a blockbuster affair, full of music, colour and energy and top design names, with an increase in exhibitors and visitors.
IWTO Member Interwoollabs has elected Götz Giebel as its new president.