The Journey of Canadian Wool
An exploration of the costs and challenges involved in the journey of Canadian wool from farmer to mill and back again.
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Tag: wool
ITCHY! The Science of Wool Sensitivity
[For Paid Members] Digits & Threads contributing editor, Michelle Woodvine, scratches the surface of a prickly issue: wool allergies and sensitivities.
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Archive Deep-Dive: Things We’ve Learned About Wool
It’s no secret that we’re #TeamWool here at Digits & Threads. As part of our Archive Deep-Dive, here are some things we’ve learned about wool, and the articles that have taught us so much.
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Here’s What Design Students Created with Canadian Wool
[For Paid Members] Fibre farmer Tara Klager shares the results of a joint initiative with Emily Carr University, for which she introduced industrial design students to the wonders of Canadian wool. The students learned a lot about this natural material. Read more to see what they came up with!
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Can Design Students Bring Innovation to Canada’s Wool Sector?
[For Paid Members] Canada’s wool sector is in need of some imagination. Fibre farmer Tara Klager introduced Emily Carr University industrial design students to the qualities of Canadian wool and the importance of regenerative agriculture. Stay tuned to learn what the students came up with…
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Fibre Characteristics Deep Dive: Wool
[For Paid Members] Everything you ever wanted to know about wool, from the science of wool fibres to the properties of wool yarn and fabric. This is the first piece in a new series on fibre characteristics.
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Help Compile a List of Canadian Mills
[Blog Post] Please help Digits & Threads member Barbara Williams compile a list of Canadian mills operating within the wool value chain, in partnership with the Campaign for Wool. Read on for details and how to submit information.
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October 2021 Studio Hours Recap: Anna Hunter On Drought and Wool Production
Member Sarah Thornton recaps our October Studio Hours, which featured special guest speaker Anna Hunter, who spoke about the impact of drought conditions on wool production. We had a lively show-and-tell to round out the evening, with lots of patterns shared!
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