"Merino Wool" News Archive

Acquired by VF Corp, the New Zealand-based outerwear brand Icebreaker and Timberland have united in a collaboration that flawlessly intertwines high performance with a minimal environmental footprint.

Aligning with the Responsible Wool Standard, Nike's commitment to eliminating wool production involving animal cruelty has been praised by Four Paws, with over 350 other brands joining in adopting anti-mulesing policies.

The brand collaborates with Nativa to lead the transformation of Uruguayan farms toward regenerative practices, marking a strategic move to fund and support sustainable, environmentally conscious agriculture.

Levi Strauss & Co,Nike, Adidas, and VF Corp, are strengthening their commitments to phase out mulesing through the “Better Wool Guide”.

Created by Italian denim mill Candiani, Kitotex® is a breakthrough in water-saving technology that recycles the exoskeletons of crustaceans to create biodegradable yarn.

The search is on again for the next International Woolmark Prize winner. Showcasing the best in Australian Merino wool, 12 designers have been shortlisted as the Asian finalists for 2015-2016. Separated into women's and men's wear, one winner from each will go on to compete against their respective finalists from the U.S., Asia, Australia, the British Isles and the Middle East. Meet Asia's best design newcomers in wool.

The search is on again for the next International Woolmark Prize winner. Ten designers have been shortlisted as the British Isles finalists for 2015-2016. Separated into women's and men's wear, one winner from each category will go on to compete against their respective finalists from the U.S., Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Meet Britain's best design newcomers in wool.

The search is on again for the next International Woolmark Prize winner. Ten designers have been shortlisted as the American finalists for 2015-2016. Separated into women's and men's wear, one winner from each category will go on to compete against their respective finalists from the British Isles, Asia, Australia, Europe, India and the Middle East. Meet the best design newcomers in wool from the U.S.A.

As London Collections Men wrapped up its Spring/Summer 2016 edition in the English capital this month, merino wool was seen intrinsically worked into many luxury collections, despite the fabric being typically associated with winter.

Public School has been named the first-ever brand to win the International Woolmark Prize for men - an award ceremony that has been reinvigorated some 50 years after it was first established and awarded to icons Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent. Now 2015, Source4Style takes a closer look at the event's celebration of merino wool textiles and how Public School managed to steal the show this year with their latest wool collection.