"Wool" News Archive

In Japan, fashion is either traditional called "wafuku" or "yofuku," which translates into western-style. Tokyo fashion week, where locals showcased some trending and cutting-edge styles of Japanese apparel, offered sporty futurism and oriental opulence in fabric and fit.

When ethical luxury label Maiyet launched in 2011, it aimed to partner with and source skill sets from artisans around the world for handcrafted details to incorporate into its collections.

Hailing from the beautiful country of Mexico, Novalan stands tall as the biggest wool producer in the entire American continent. It celebrates over 150 years of excellence in producing the finest wool products.

The British Fashion Council will announce this week the winner of 2015's BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Michael Van Der Ham, Mother of Pearl and Osman are three of the six fashion designers vying for coveted prize. Forming part 2 of our Designer Fashion Fund analysis, S4S does a background check on these super-luxe creatives.

The differences and similarities between Cotton and Wool

Whether you're a new designer in search of just a few meters of fabric or you're an established label wanting to test out a different cloth, the following mills are the best providers of low minimum orders for each and every fabric buyer - no threads attached.

Patagonia and Stella McCartney have shunned wool producer Ovis 21, following a video revelation - leaked by PETA last week - that the Argentinian supplier harmed and killed some of its sheep.

Alpaca wool clothing brands epitomize sustainability, each adopting distinct approaches to minimize environmental footprints and maintain ethical standards. Let's delve into the unique practices of each brand to uncover more about their commitment to a greener and more conscientious fashion industry.

The British Fashion Council revealed this week the names of designers shortlisted for this year's BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Emilia Wickstead, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou are three of the six fashion designers going head-to-head for the coveted prize. Forming part one of our Designer Fashion Fund analysis in 2015, S4S does a background check on these super creative women. Let’s take a look at how each began out in the industry and how artisan crafts and exquisite materials made their way into the collections of now and past.

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.