Textile artist vanessabarragao_work channels her passion for handmade art into raising awareness about climate change while inspiring hope in her audience.   “I was born in Albufeira (Portugal) by the seaside. Growing up close to my family, near the ocean and often the countryside, my thoughts, vision, and passions were heavily inspired by these environments,” she shares.   This festive season, Vanessa created this stunning wool Christmas tree for cartier as part of the solidarityxmastree 2024 initiative. The tree was among many auctioned to support charities this Christmas.   Discover more about Vanessa’s extraordinary craft here: vanessabarragao_work.

kway_official expands its cult outwear range with a premium Merino wool-rich jacket and coat, showcasing a commitment to innovation and a step towards reducing reliance on synthetic fibres. Tap the link in bio to shop now.

This 100% wool top was made by Beth William beexbeth, who processed it entirely from raw fleece to yarn and then the finished product.  “When you spend ages testing and fabricating a living moss top only for it to fall apart the first time you go to try it on. Moss is a decomposer so I was expecting it to break down pretty quickly but boy was I surprised when it broke down in a fraction of the time.” Beth is a designer and multi-disciplinary artist specialising in living textiles, bio-design and knitwear. They want us to question the lifespan of our clothing, and asks their audience to consider what happens at the garment’s end of use by presenting an alternative afterlife through their living garments. “The top is now completely degraded and feeding nutrients into my dye garden,” they confirmed.  Check our their brilliant work at beexbeth ❤️🐑

Keep an eye out for the Woolmark logo next time you’re thrifting. Online secondhand retailers like Vestiaire Collective and Depop often declare the logo in their listings as well, giving you confidence that your pre-loved wool find is certified for quality.   🎥 by oldloserinbrooklyn

The often overlooked thrifting hack you need to know. Pre-loved wool garments truly stand the test of time. 🎥 by greengirlleah

Girl maths = choosing timeless sustainable pieces that will outlive the seasonal trends. Visualised perfectly here by vicmontanari.

Woolgrowers play a crucial role in the fashion supply chain, yet their contributions often remains hidden behind the scenes. We’re here to spotlight what happens before your clothes reach your door and raise awareness of the crucial role woolgrowers play in creating the pieces we love.   Follow us to learn more about where your clothes come from.

Knitters really do make the world go round. The researchers at the University of Pennsylvania studied the two most common knitting stitches, knits and purls, to understand the mathematics behind how these fundamental techniques could be manipulated to create fabrics that bend, stretch, or retain rigidity.   [Image description: We asked AI to reimagine the future of architecture, envisioning a world where knitting techniques could shape new structures. It proposed a functional yet decorative ‘Solar-Absorbing Facade Fabric’ – flexible knit-like solar panels on building facades that maximise energy capture, promote airflow, and reduce heat buildup.] 🖼️ AI generated

Australian artist Natalie Miller explains the story behind the Merino wool #FendiBaguette bag she crafted for the fendi Hand in Hand project.    Want to learn how to weave like natalie_miller_design? Click the link in our bio for a step-by-step tutorial and video guide.