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: With a poplin base, dresses, shirts, trousers, and jackets could be made with this fabric depending on the thickness of the layers of wool applied.

Textile/Material: A structured, hairy material with contrasting colors piercing through in a gridded formation on either side of the fabric. A layer of poplin lays in between two layers of wool fibers, pierced and slightly shredded from the process, resulting in a slightly rougher texture.

Impact on Planet/People/Animals: The poplin base fabric was leftover from a previous project. 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: 80% CO, 20% WO
• Raw Materials: Cotton, Merino Wool
• Coloration: Piece bleached, Fiber dyed
• Sourcing: AMFI and Meaningful Crafts
• Weave: Weave + Non Woven

Circularity: The great thing about needle punching as a technique is that fibers and fabrics can be reused over again. The wool can be removed and repurposed from this sample. Its soft quality will have diminished, but in any case, needle punch felting is extremely flexible and versatile, and recycled wool can add an extra element and quality that may not be achieved with new wool. It is something that can be explored and appreciated in its own way.

Recipe: A couple of thin layers of orange merino wool fiber were laid in one direction on the poplin base fabric. Using a mechanical needle punching machine, this was passed through the machine once. A couple of thin layers of blue merino wool were then placed on the other side of the fabric and passed through the needle punch machine. The fabric was then passed through another three times, flipping the material each time, resulting in orange and blue sprouts coming through both sides.