Dutch Design Week Exhibition Showcases Innovative Uses for Europe's Discarded Wool
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Rima Sabina Aouf
7mo ago· 8 min readenNews
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Summary
The article discusses the New Order of Fashion's exhibition at Dutch Design Week titled 'Wool (Re)discovered,' which highlights the massive waste of sheep wool in Europe. The exhibition showcases innovative uses for what is often considered 'valueless' wool, with 1.5 million kilograms discarded annually in the Netherlands alone. The initiative aims to change perceptions about wool waste and promote sustainable textile practices through design innovation.
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· 4 pulledOne-and-a-half million kilograms of wool are discarded each year in the Netherlands alone
Sheep wool was presented in a new light in the Dutch Design Week exhibition Wool (Re)discovered
which aimed to get visitors talking about Europe's unloved fleeces
New Order of Fashion embraces Europe's 'valueless' wool
Sheep wool was presented in a new light in the Dutch Design Week exhibition Wool (Re)discovered, which aimed to get visitors talking about Europe's unloved fleeces.
