Wool month 2023 – Keep warm with wool
The Campaign for Wool brings together all of its supporters in celebration of Wool Month 2023 this October. Until 2021, this was known as Wool Week, but due to the growing number of supporters and more people than ever looking for sustainable, natural fibres, this annual event now takes place over a month, with a host of pop up events planned.
From farmers, processors, weavers, designers, manufacturers and brands, a host of industry names will be getting involved, all with the aim of promoting and educating people on the many benefits wool has over synthetic fibres.
This year's strapline of 'Keep Warm With Wool' is very apt given the recent rises and volatility in energy costs. Wool has so many applications from insulation, floor coverings, interior furnishings, rugs, throws and fabrics through to what we wear, it is a smart and versatile fibre, durable and fit for many products and end uses.
Click here to check out our 'Showcase of Quality'
for Wool Month in the magazine.
Setting the trend at the Flooring Show
The recent Flooring Show in Harrogate got off to a great start thanks to The Campaign for Wool (CFW) and The Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG) who came together on a unique installation of inspirational trends.
In line with the show's focus on sustainability, CFW and WCFG put together a special showcase (pictured below) demonstrating how wool is one of the oldest fibres and the natural choice. It is the simplest and yet most effective way to insulate homes and keep rooms and spaces warm at a consistent temperature for longer.
From visually warm colour palettes featuring shades such as cappuccino, biscuit and caramel, to sophisticated cosy and chunky loops and twists, some of the swatches selected for the trend area in Hall C were also chosen for their 'easy clean' properties.
There was an emphasis on craft inspired patterns such as broken stripes and zig-zags and colours also taking their inspiration from sea and land.
Log onto www.campaignforwool.org to keep an eye on what's happening during Wool Month.
Log onto www.campaignforwool.org to keep an eye on what's happening during Wool Month.
