Relocated to Rho, the modern airy exhibition centre in Milan with a space age look, an optimistic air permeated Milano Unica earlier this month. Made in Italy manufacturers were confident, and there was a feeling of momentum towards more value in the market for sustainable clothes, made in a responsible way.
Marking the anniversary of the Campaign for Wool, the first ever Wool Conference took place at Dumfries House in Scotland on Friday the 9th of September 2016, where His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Patron of The Campaign for Wool, presided over the signing of the Dumfries House Wool Declaration.
The Meet only Original Design – MoOD – trade fair took place at Tour & Taxis in Brussels 6-8 September 2016. Designed by and for professionals in the interiors sector, the event offered the latest innovations in upholstery, furniture and interior textiles.
The Woolmark Company returns to SPINEXPO Shanghai, August 30 to September 1, showcasing the latest trends in Merino wool yarns and treating visitors to a unique view of the origins of Australian wool. Visit The Woolmark Company at Stand C04 for all your wool inspiration along with the opportunity to attend an exclusive seminar devoted to wool.
Wool producers are stewards of large areas of land around the world. Establishing trees and shrubs for shelter, browse or agroforestry in sheep grazing lands can help productivity and ecosystem function and also store carbon in the landscape. Dr. Beverley Henry reports on a study of the role played by trees and shrubs in three major wool-producing regions of Australia.
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.