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Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Woolmark ambassador Tom Daley launches knit kit
Woolmark has teamed up with Tom Daley, last year making the British Olympic diving champion and entrepreneur an ambassador and now launching a wool knit kit. Also known for his time spent knitting to relax in between competitions, it appears Daley has sparked a fresh wave of wool enthusiasts to embrace the craft and pick up their knitting needles. Daley, who first took up knitting in 2020 to channel his energy during the Tokyo Olympics, found support among the knitting community, resulting in his 'Made With Love' knitting and crocheting movement. Over the past six months, Daley and his Made With Love team have been working with UK-based yarn manufacturer, Laxtons, to test and trial Merino wool yarns. The result is a pastel-inspired Woolmark-certified knit kit that includes three exclusive knitting patterns for a jumper, vest and hat. The knit kits are available in seven colours, Lilac Snow, Lemon Zest, Delicate Blue, Lime Cream, Pale Peach, Candy Pink and Natural Cream. Daley said: 'The knit kit brings some of my favourite pieces to life using 100% Merino wool. The wool fibre's natural properties make it perfect for comfort, breathability and warmth. It's a natural, renewable fibre I've always trusted and loved, and I can't wait to see how it inspires others on their knitting journey.' The Made With Love x Woolmark knit kits are now available online and increasingly in selected retailers across the US, UK, Europe and Asia in the coming months.
Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Woolmark ambassador Tom Daley launches knit kit
Woolmark has teamed up with Tom Daley, last year making the British Olympic diving champion and entrepreneur an ambassador and now launching a wool knit kit. Also known for his time spent knitting to relax in between competitions, it appears Daley has sparked a fresh wave of wool enthusiasts to embrace the craft and pick up their knitting needles. Daley, who first took up knitting in 2020 to channel his energy during the Tokyo Olympics, found support among the knitting community, resulting in his 'Made With Love' knitting and crocheting movement. Over the past six months, Daley and his Made With Love team have been working with UK-based yarn manufacturer, Laxtons, to test and trial Merino wool yarns. The result is a pastel-inspired Woolmark-certified knit kit that includes three exclusive knitting patterns for a jumper, vest and hat. The knit kits are available in seven colours, Lilac Snow, Lemon Zest, Delicate Blue, Lime Cream, Pale Peach, Candy Pink and Natural Cream. Daley said: 'The knit kit brings some of my favourite pieces to life using 100% Merino wool. The wool fibre's natural properties make it perfect for comfort, breathability and warmth. It's a natural, renewable fibre I've always trusted and loved, and I can't wait to see how it inspires others on their knitting journey.' The Made With Love x Woolmark knit kits are now available online and increasingly in selected retailers across the US, UK, Europe and Asia in the coming months.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Earth Summit highlights regenerative wool's climate potential
The discussion titled 'Circular by Nature – Rethinking Innovation in Natural Fibres' was held at the London Climate Action Week. It centred on the tangible benefits of wool, supported by evidence-based land management practices, innovative product development, and circular design principles. The panel, moderated by Amy Nguyen, featured participants including Clare Cannon, a Merino woolgrower from 'Woomargama Station' in Australia; Chris Gaffney, CEO of Johnsons of Elgin; Amy Powney, creative director and founder at AKYN; and Elisabeth van Delden, sustainability manager for Europe at Woolmark. The panellists emphasised the need for increased cooperation across the sector and promoted regenerative wool as a beneficial solution for the environment. Central to this conversation was the Woolmark+ roadmap, which outlines a strategy for incorporating wool into sustainable fashion models. This framework focuses on enhancing nature-positive production, establishing wool as a preferred circular fibre, and fostering prosperous rural communities. Australian woolgrower Clare Cannon provided insights into the positive ecological effects of regenerative grazing on her farm, including the resurgence of endangered bird species and native vegetation. 'Our expertise isn't theoretical; it's grounded in day-to-day realities. We have implemented practical strategies for preserving biodiversity, improving soil health, and reducing emissions as we journey towards nature positive. These are not buzzwords for us but part of our innate identity as stewards of the land,' Cannon stated. Gaffney discussed how continuous innovation is essential for maintaining the longevity of brands. 'You don't become a heritage brand without constantly innovating,' he said. van Delden highlighted current global carbon accounting methods prioritise carbon emissions and neglect factors such as water management, biodiversity and soil health. 'Woolmark+ helps bridge the gap between real on-farm outcomes and the growing demand from brands and investors for measurable impact. Whether it's decarbonisation, biodiversity uplift, or material circularity - the roadmap offers a science-led, scalable way to integrate wool into strategies focused on risk reduction, resilience, and long-term value creation,' she said. In November 2024, the Australian Government allocated A$4m ($2.6m) to support Woolmark's new Australian Wool Industry Insetting Programme, which is designed to lower emissions within the textile supply chain. "Blue Earth Summit highlights regenerative wool's climate potential" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Fashion United
23-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Woolmark and Colourizd introduce new dry colouring method for wool
Wool industry certifier Woolmark and dry textile colouring specialist Colourizd have introduced a new method to colour wool and wool blends that significantly reduces resource consumption and costs. Colourizd's QuantumColour is a reduced resource-intense colouration process that requires only the wetting agent and a Bluesign-certified pigment and binder injected into a yarn fibre bundle, thus using just half a litre of water per kilogram of yarn compared to traditional dyeing techniques that use between 60 and 120 litres per kilogram of yarn. Colourizd QuantumColour uses no chemicals, significantly less water The technology also eliminates the need for bleaching, pre-treatment and wastewater discharge, thus avoiding a variety of chemicals traditionally used in the dyeing process like caustic soda, acids, bleach and salts while allowing for a range of colours and supple textures. 'After extensive testing on Merino wool and wool blends, we realised the team at Colourizd is on to something truly revolutionary for the wool industry,' commented Julie Davies, general manager processing innovation & education extension at Woolmark, in a press release. 'The QuantumColour process provides durable solutions, creating faded to saturated tonal depths of colour for wool and wool blends. And since it uses very little water, suppliers can choose to colour wool and wool blend yarns without the need for wastewater processing infrastructure,' she added. Apart from 100 percent Merino wool, the colour method has also been validated for cotton blends, Tencel and nylon. 'On a range of yarn counts from 30/2NM to 80/1NM, the Colourizd QuantumColour pigment process meets all standards for colourfastness and durability,' is the verdict of authorised laboratory partners that carried out the Woolmark testing on yarns, fabrics and garments. 'Woolmark represents the gold standard within the wool industry and they will be instrumental in helping to offer our lower impact, higher performance process to new markets,' said Colourizd CEO Jennifer Thompson. 'Our current clients include Kontoor Brands (Wrangler and Lee), Cone Denim, and Gant, and working with Woolmark will allow us to reach an entirely new market, bringing sustainability and performance solutions to wool manufacturers around the globe.' Woolmark and Colourizd will introduce the new technology at Pitti Immagine Filati, which will take place from 1st to 3rd July in Florence, Italy.
Fashion Network
20-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Woolmark and Colourizd launch low-impact dyeing solution for wool yarn
Woolmark, the benchmark label for wool, has announced its partnership with dry-dyeing specialist Colourizd to deploy QuantumColour. This process uses just 0.5 liters of water per kilogram of yarn and eliminates the need for bleaching, pre-treatment, and wastewater discharge. This new process can produce colors ranging from faded to saturated. Most importantly, it eliminates the use of chemicals such as caustic soda, acids, salts, and bleach—substances that typically require 60 to 120 liters of water per kilo of yarn to rinse. Woolmark has successfully tested the device on 100% Merino wool, as well as wool blended with cotton, cellulose fibers (derived from wood pulp), and synthetic fibers such as nylon. Testing confirmed the viability of the process throughout the entire production chain, including finished products. "After extensive testing of Merino wool and wool blends, we realized that the Colourizd team was developing something truly revolutionary for the wool industry," said Julie Davies, Woolmark's managing director. According to Textile Exchange data, in 2023, wool accounted for 0.9% of global fiber production. The organization estimated that 89% of this was conventional wool, while 4% was certified sustainable wool and 6% recycled wool. The dyeing stage is strategic and complex on the road to environmental responsibility in fashion. A 2018 study by Quantis estimated that the dyeing and finishing stage accounts for 36% of the pollution caused by clothing. It is also estimated that 20% of global water pollution is linked to these production stages.
