Evolution of British Wool

A new focus on British wool from heritage and ancient breed sheep, demonstrating the natural variations in colour and texture.. There are 20 symbols representing the key stages in the evolution of British woollen industry.

Why use wool from native British sheep for my knitwear?

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Working with local native-breed sheep in the UK can have significant positive impacts on the environment. Below are the various ways my practice contributes to environmental sustainability: 1. Biodiversity Conservation:    – Native breeds are well-adapted to local ecosystems    – Their grazing helps maintain diverse plant communities    – Supports habitats for other wildlife, including insects and […]

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10 Reasons Why Sustainable Clothing is the Future of Fashion

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1. Reduced carbon emissions through local production and sourcing. 2. Utilisation of country-specific fibers, like Britain’s diverse wool types. 3. Preservation of traditional textile manufacturing expertise. 4. Promotion of unique, heritage breeds for high-quality materials. 5. Support for ethical animal husbandry practices. 6. Inspiration for innovative designers using sustainable materials. 7. Fair labor practices and

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British ancient and heritage sheep

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20 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Using Conservation Breeds in the Woollen Industry British ancient and heritage sheep can be used to regenerate the woollen industry in the UK. The aim for my future practice is to work with processors, spinners and the wool board to create sustainable yarns that will

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Traditional craft methods, upcycling and make-it-yourself

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19 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Hand Crafts One of the ways to tackle fast fashion is to promote ‘slow fashion’ professor Kate Fletcher defined this as quality based rather than time based fashion, encouraging people to invest in well made and longer lasting clothes. Katie Jones is a textile designer

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Circular design systems and 100% bio-degradable material

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18 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Embracing Sustainability In her Ted Talk Ellen MacArthur defines her concept of circular design systems as a world where finite resources are used in a circular system of production, reuse, or regeneration.(Ellenmacarthurfoundation.org). Wool fibre fits into one of her three main principles, ‘regenerate natural systems’

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Regenerative farming to produce environmentally positive wool

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17 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Regenerative Farming Farming for the last 60 years has been heavily reliant on large intensive systems, this has had such a negative impact on the environment that within 30/40 years we will see the eradication of fertile soils in the UK. Regenerative Agriculture, can it

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Synthetic sheep fleece adding micro plastics into the oceans

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16 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool The fashion industry , what we need to change This is the Collins dictionary definition of the word fleece, sadly most people now associate fleece with the synthetic fibre used to make outerwear tops. It takes up to a hundred years for the fabric of

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Ethical treatment of animals forgotten for a profit

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15 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool PETA Animal Rights Animal welfare should be one of the most important issues in any sustainable fashion business. PETA (people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) serve to highlight mistreatment of all animals world wide. Over the last few years they have exposed the terrible

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Cheap, high volume, throw away clothing – Fast fashion

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14 of 20 Stages of the Evolution of British Wool Fast Fashion The 1980’s bought us ‘fast fashion’ , the latest fashion trends available, cheap, for all to buy. This was high volume fashion, If you could make 1p for every garment you sold then you needed to sell tens of thousands to make a

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