Description: This soft and malleable material could be applied to a garment that requires less stiffness and structure, such as a jumper, blazer, or trench coat.

Textile/Material: A smooth, slightly hairy material with bright contrasting colors placed in a patchy formation. Small holes cover the wool fibers piercing through the black base fabric and sprouting through the back.

Impact on Planet/People/Animals: The black wool 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: 100% WO
• Raw Materials: Wool, Merino Wool
• Coloration: Yarn dyed, 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: Thin bunches of blue and red merino wool were laid in one direction in a patchy pattern on one side of the base wool fabric. This was then passed through the needle punching machine three times to secure the fibers. The fabric was kept with the wool fibers facing upwards towards the needles, resulting in the wool sprouts coming out the underside of the fabric.