Processing innovations using new technologies and the Merino wool fibre provide new opportunities for wool, revealing market opportunities for the original eco and performance fibre.
Innovations in wool processing technologies create more efficient and environmentally friendly processes in yarn development, knit and weave manufacture and dyeing and finishing to create fabrics and products for the fashion, sports, footwear, interior, protection wear and automotive industries.
Shima Seiki WholeGarment Knit Performance in Wool
Shima Seiki WholeGarment Knit Performance in Wool
Shima Seiki Italia and The Woolmark Company unite with two Italian partners H-Dry Technology and Macpi Group – to create a new performance wear capsule collection for mountain and snow sports.
Jeanologia WoolUp
Jeanologia WoolUp
Discover a new, more eco-friendly process to make wool garments machine washable. Using an ozone treatment, WoolUp is less complex and costly than traditional shrink proofing processes whilst also reducing water, chemical and energy consumption.
3D printing on Merino wool
3D printing on Merino wool
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is the latest big innovation in textile design and manufacturing, with the world of high-end fashion showing significant interest in 3D printing directly onto base fabrics.
Digital printing
Digital printing
New technology has made way for digital printing on wool fabrics, revealing new design opportunities and markets for wool fabrications.
Natural colouration technology
Natural colouration technology
Natural colouration technology, or natural dyes, works well with wool textiles to produce a superior natural aesthetic quality and look. Wool adsorbs natural dyes better than synthetic textile fibres.
Optim spinning technology
Optim spinning technology
Fibre stretching technology which creates a wind and water-resistant fabric made with 100% Merino wool.
Wool seamless technology
Wool seamless technology
Circular and flat-knitting technologies eliminate the need for cut-and-sew, minimise waste and offer high levels of fabric stretch and recovery.
Mercerised merino
Mercerised merino
The mercerisation process for Merino wool is a process normally applied to wool top or scoured loose wool, creating a ‘cashmere-like’ feel and a ‘silk-like’ appearance.
