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Find the latest news, views, articles and opinions in the wool industry today.
Find the latest news, views, articles and opinions in the wool industry today.
October 24, 2024
The last gap has been filled in the Campaign for Wool New Zealand’s drive to cover wool in education right across the learning spectrum. Building on the momentum generated by the launch of its tertiary education pilot earlier this year, Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) has, in a first, clinched a partnership collaboration with the…
Read moreOctober 23, 2024
As we continue our spotlight on wool this week, all thanks to FMG, we’re joined by the GM of registered charity ‘Campaign for Wool NZ’ to look at how their work is impacting the industry. Listen to the interview HERE
Read moreSeptember 27, 2024
In this episode, Julia Jones chats with Ryan Cosgrove from the Campaign for Wool, who reveals the untapped potential of wool through data-driven insights and why colour, not micron, may be the key to capturing more value. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about wool. Listen to the interview HERE
Read moreSeptember 27, 2024
The benefits of wool have reached the lecture theatres of six major architecture and product design schools in the form of a new tertiary education programme. The programme, named Wool Dynamics, was developed by Campaign for Wool New Zealand (CFWNZ) and authored by Professor Frances Joseph and Peter Heslop from Auckland University of Technology (AUT)….
Read moreSeptember 11, 2024
Campaign for Wool NZ’s chair Ryan Cosgrove has used machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, to identify what strong wool attributes are key to maximising returns. Cosgrove, who is also the head of sourcing and materials for Mons Royale, and co-founder of Fusca, a wool sales data platform, recently published a paper outlining his…
Read moreAugust 22, 2024
Wool Impact engages leading firm for a market study on fibre’s positioning in global architecture and design industry. Global market demand for New Zealand strong wool is headed for growth on the architecture and design stage. In a move to significantly increase demand and value for NZ strong wool products, Wool Impact, tasked with rebuilding…
Read moreAugust 21, 2024
Neill has joined the Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) as an ambassador, lending his name and profile to educate and advocate for the super fibre that is NZ strong wool. “I spent a lot of time working in woolsheds as a young fellow. Today, I am a sheep owner and my Suffolk sheep produce strong…
Read moreAugust 18, 2024
The high-end fashion world has embraced wool – giving Kiwi designers a chance to utilise the steady supply of sheep in the country. Demand for wool clothing has soared in recent years, as the fashion industry gravitates towards sustainable and high quality fabrics. Next week, designers will get the chance to show off what wool…
Read moreAugust 1, 2024
The Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) is ensuring future generations of Kiwis more deeply understand the insulating, thermoregulating and moisture-wicking properties of natural, locally grown wool. Its Wool in Schools programme is expanding to maximise opportunities for primary-aged children, while new initiatives include early childhood education (ECE) and secondary education modules. Of special note is…
Read moreJuly 10, 2024
The New Zealand wool industry has been languishing for years, with buying prices low, cheap synthetic materials taking old customers, and farmers in a state of despondency. But just this week, some international tariffs have been lifted from New Zealand wool, and a new education programme on wool dynamics has been announced for both primary-aged children and university design schools….
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