"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.

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

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.

With the poise and physique of an Italian stallion, Milan Fashion Week for men drew to a boisterous close last week, with critics left so impressed to the level of exclaiming, "Bravo, bravo!" from the front row. Following a competitive display of menswear talent, we handpicked five standout lines from the official MFW schedule with a focus on those who showcased an exquisite and innovative use of fabric and prints for the upcoming AW15 season.

Patagonia and Stella McCartney have shunned wool producer Ovis 21, following a video revelation - leaked by PETA last week - that the Argentinian supplier harmed and killed some of its sheep.

In Japan, fashion is either traditional called "wafuku" or "yofuku," which translates into western-style. Tokyo fashion week, where locals showcased some trending and cutting-edge styles of Japanese apparel, offered sporty futurism and oriental opulence in fabric and fit.

Whether you're a new designer in search of just a few meters of fabric or you're an established label wanting to test out a different cloth, the following mills are the best providers of low minimum orders for each and every fabric buyer - no threads attached.

The British Fashion Council revealed this week the names of designers shortlisted for this year's BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Emilia Wickstead, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou are three of the six fashion designers going head-to-head for the coveted prize. Forming part one of our Designer Fashion Fund analysis in 2015, S4S does a background check on these super creative women. Let’s take a look at how each began out in the industry and how artisan crafts and exquisite materials made their way into the collections of now and past.

Tradeshow Ispo and its Munich edition launched its 2015 edition this week. Thousands of sportswear brands and textile firms are filling out the 16 halls of the German city’s exhibition center from February 5-8. Under eight key departments, including Sourcing and Textrends, Ispo looks to challenge the way contemporary sports apparel and equipment is made, sold and worn.