Scoping the possibilities for a more sustainable future for British wool.
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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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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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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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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Hand made artisan knitwear
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