Forget your old stereotypes about wool. Wool is the most versatile and practical natural fiber in the world. Modern production methods now create Merino wool products that do not itch and are machine washable. You can wear it or sleep on it. Wool is a natural temperature regulator, hypoallergenic, odor free, stain resistant, durable, animal friendly and environmentally sustainable.
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Woolmark licensees have enjoyed some of the strongest interest in their products for years under the slogan “Wool. Go Natural!” at two of the world’s largest interior textiles trade fairs.As part of the Woolmark Wool Arena at Heimtextil, Frankfurt, Germany, which was held in January 12 – 15, 2011, Baur Vliesstoffe, H. Dawson, DBCwool, Hey-Sign, Jaspa Herington, Protex, Van Riel and Wool Products Australia all highlighted the natural beauty of home textiles made from wool.
“We have had a lot of new interest from customers wanting products that are natural, renewable and sustainable. We are finding wool is gaining ground particularly in bedding where we use Downs-type wools. People appreciate they have up to 25 per cent more deep sleep when sleeping with wool,” Jo Dawson of H.Dawson said. Watch Woolmark licensees talk at Heimtextil about wool demand.
The Woolmark Wool Arena was used as a meeting place for all things wool, where licensee co-exhibitors marketed the natural benefits of wool to 73,000 trade visitors from 136 countries. Suppliers, buyers and retailers along the wool pipeline discussed new, innovative products and technologies such as mercerised wool and machine washable wool at 60°C.
“We have seen a significant rise in interest for wool. We are in our 20th year and use 100 per cent pure Australian wool in our underlays and quilts as I believe it is the best in the world. Once people understand the natural benefits of wool there is quite an untapped market for wool, the growth prospects are significant I believe,” Barry Young of Jaspa Herington added.
Wool also fitted in well at the Domotex floor covering expo in Hannover, Germany where the issue of sustainability was the keynote theme. As a biodegradable, natural fibre, wool was ideally suited to gain the attention of the many thousands of trade visitors.
Both Barry Young and Jo Dawson said the use of the Woolmark logo on their products allowed consistent messaging over time about the natural qualities of wool. Mr Dawson said Woolmark also played an important role in upholding standards through product policing. An example of this is the Woolmark Carpet Inspection Service in India.
AWI/Woolmark Country Manager, Germany, Johann Embitterment agreed the trend towards natural and biodegradable fibres was creating opportunities for retailers to sell more wool products.
“Wool has natural breathability and moisture control, softness and resilience, as well as flame retardant and non-allergenic properties. When it comes to overall performance, safety and lifestyle appeal, wool is the perfect natural fibre.”
Australian Wool Innovation is a not-for-profit company owned by over 29,000 Australian wool growers. AWI invests in research, development, innovation and marketing along the global supply chain for Australian wool.
Overview
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) began as a not-for-profit company owned by over 30,000 Australian wool growers. The company invested in research, development, innovation, and marketing for Australian wool—from fiber to fashion and from wool growers to retailers. AWI acquired Woolmark and its brands in October 2007. With some two billion swing tickets produced worldwide, this mark of quality assurance was both recognized and trusted by leading retailers and their customers around the world. Having worked on branding and market stimulation strategies prior to AWI merger with Woolmark, Landor was approached to help reposition Australian Merino wool.
Challenge
The Australian wool industry’s continual innovation, particularly in improving the production of Australian merino wool, means that it is now beginning to be seen as more luxurious, dynamic, and desirable. Landor worked with AWI to develop a visual identity that would reinforce these perceptions, propel Australian Merino wool into a premium position, and be flexible enough for future expansion. This meant strengthening Australian Merino, AWI key merino wool brand aimed at high-end fashion houses. Landon's challenge extended to AWI corporate visual identity to ensure a credible platform for the new Woolmark brand.
Solution
Landor created a strategic brand platform around the idea of moving, both in the emotional sense and in terms of the kinetic beauty of the fibers. This underpinned each strategic and creative execution including a fashion shoot in the Western Australian outback where garments were created on location—styled by Australian fashion’s it-girl Michelle Jank—solely from rolls of merino wool. With AWI, Landor created a visual identity for the new Australian Merino brand and an evolved corporate identity. Brand films were developed to engage stakeholders, ultimately evolving into key web and trade launch exhibition pieces. Landor worked on brand strategy, identity development, visual and photographic style, digital applications, and marketing collateral.
Your look directly speaks for your personality. What you opt for wearing will say about your taste and approach towards life. Lots of contemporary females are aware of this and bear it in mind while shopping for closet items.
At present, a trendy appearance almost becomes a must for every modern girl. It helps them make great style statements, gain more confidence and live the life to the most extent. Most girls do become more meticulous about their suits, handbags, ornaments and of course their shoes. They opt for keeping updated with the newest fashion sense. After all, the most fashionable clothes and shoes are some of the best symbols of a classy style expression. But once you can make a decisive decision on your own style, go for it and you will benefit a lot from the decent & unique look you create.
So many vogue items hit the fashion industry everyday. Surely, some of them did catch many eyeballs and set a new trend once emerging. But quickly the fad was replaced by new tide. To steal the show and also arouse a lasting impact to the fashion house is not easy. Thus, applaud for those worldwide known brands please. UGG is exactly one of them.
Being specialized in making boots, slippers, sandals and handbags for tens of years, this name has not been strange for most people till now. It is discovered on the large Aussie prairie about two centuries ago and considered as a precious heritage from ancient Aussie people. It was introduced to surfers around Californian seaside at the beginning, without making deep impressions or being remembered by those athletes. But now, Australian sheepskin boots are fabulous trendsetters in the fashion footwear world. Their arrival release many people from worry and dislike about the heavy snow, moisture and hard wind. They cater for people' s expectations and bring them long-awaited practicality. They help people make simple yet stylish looks. With ideal looks and function, wool shoes are even considered as soul mates by many people.
The first debut for Australian wool boots is a failure. But they did stir up a hot tide in the fashion world after ingenious innovation. Till now, search on these shoes continues to climb up. So many people detect strong enthusiasm on these understated yet sophisticated designs. In spite of the worldwide popularity, these shoes are still affordable. Most online suppliers purchase these shoes directly from the authorized manufacture factory. Without additional costs among middle businessmen, they can offer sheepskin boots devotees lower prices and even free shipping worldwide sometimes. However, be careful about some scam websites. Always read details about boots and purchase information at length.
At present, a trendy appearance almost becomes a must for every modern girl. It helps them make great style statements, gain more confidence and live the life to the most extent. Most girls do become more meticulous about their suits, handbags, ornaments and of course their shoes. They opt for keeping updated with the newest fashion sense. After all, the most fashionable clothes and shoes are some of the best symbols of a classy style expression. But once you can make a decisive decision on your own style, go for it and you will benefit a lot from the decent & unique look you create.
So many vogue items hit the fashion industry everyday. Surely, some of them did catch many eyeballs and set a new trend once emerging. But quickly the fad was replaced by new tide. To steal the show and also arouse a lasting impact to the fashion house is not easy. Thus, applaud for those worldwide known brands please. UGG is exactly one of them.
Being specialized in making boots, slippers, sandals and handbags for tens of years, this name has not been strange for most people till now. It is discovered on the large Aussie prairie about two centuries ago and considered as a precious heritage from ancient Aussie people. It was introduced to surfers around Californian seaside at the beginning, without making deep impressions or being remembered by those athletes. But now, Australian sheepskin boots are fabulous trendsetters in the fashion footwear world. Their arrival release many people from worry and dislike about the heavy snow, moisture and hard wind. They cater for people' s expectations and bring them long-awaited practicality. They help people make simple yet stylish looks. With ideal looks and function, wool shoes are even considered as soul mates by many people.
The first debut for Australian wool boots is a failure. But they did stir up a hot tide in the fashion world after ingenious innovation. Till now, search on these shoes continues to climb up. So many people detect strong enthusiasm on these understated yet sophisticated designs. In spite of the worldwide popularity, these shoes are still affordable. Most online suppliers purchase these shoes directly from the authorized manufacture factory. Without additional costs among middle businessmen, they can offer sheepskin boots devotees lower prices and even free shipping worldwide sometimes. However, be careful about some scam websites. Always read details about boots and purchase information at length.
