The Textiles Technologies Project is focussing on wool issues to make designers, manufacturers and consumers aware of the benefits of wool as a fibre and is currently backing Prince Charles’ Campaign for Wool, which is a five-year project hoping to bring wool back into fashion and address the falling prices offered to farmers for fleeces.
When we attended the Llandovery Sheep Festival, we carried out a feasibility study with the public and farmers to get their opinions about the British wool industry and how it could be improved. Many farmers admitted to discarding the sheared fleeces rather than selling it on because of the low prices they are paid.
A number of companies signing-up to the project have been trying to source Welsh wool to use in their products, but have been unsuccessful. We felt that this needed further research and we are hoping that if we gather enough evidence, we will be in a strong position to set up a major project at the college dedicated entirely to wool and its potential uses.
When we attended the Llandovery Sheep Festival, we carried out a feasibility study with the public and farmers to get their opinions about the British wool industry and how it could be improved. Many farmers admitted to discarding the sheared fleeces rather than selling it on because of the low prices they are paid.
A number of companies signing-up to the project have been trying to source Welsh wool to use in their products, but have been unsuccessful. We felt that this needed further research and we are hoping that if we gather enough evidence, we will be in a strong position to set up a major project at the college dedicated entirely to wool and its potential uses.
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