Notes from the designer: Each textile is individually handcrafted, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind pieces where no two are exactly alike. We welcome you to share your personal preferences so we can tailor the creation to your specific vision.

Description: This thick and structured fabric would be ideal for a coat or a sculptural piece that requires a lot of structure.

Textile/Material: A thick fabric with a repeated curved structure highlighted by the vibrant green ditches. The wool is rough to touch, and its texture is even more evident over the peaks of the creases.

Impact on Planet/People/Animals: The black wool base fabric was a deadstock leftover material sourced from the University of the Arts London. Merino wool is one of the most sustainable wools produced. This particular one is produced in the EU, sourced from a small-scale farm that follows organic production principles, guarantees a mulesing-free process, and prioritizes animal welfare.

Construction:

• Composition: 70% WO, 23% WM, 7% PA
• Raw Materials: Wool, Mohair, Polyamide
• Coloration: Yarn dyed, Fiber dyed
• Sourcing: AMFI and Meaningful Crafts
• Weave: Weave + Non Woven

Circularity: The most sustainable way to recycle a fabric with various different raw materials like this one would be to shred the fabric into small pieces and break it down into fibers. It can then be carded which aligns the fibers and makes them ready to be felted again. Adding virgin fibers can improve its quality.

Recipe: Three thin layers of wool fiber were laid out on the inside of the wool fabric. Using an industrial needle punching machine at studio Boldwool, I passed the fabric twice through the machine. I ensured to keep the blue side facing up towards the needles so that they would punch the fibers downwards through the wool base. To create the tunnels, I pinched the fabric in different curves and formations, then pinned and sewed them shut using a sewing machine.