From Farm to Fashion: How Natural Fibres can Accelerate the Circular Economy

As the global fashion and textile industry faces mounting pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce waste and pollution, the shift from a traditional linear production model to a sustainable circular economy has become imperative. Natural fibres, particularly wool, offer a compelling solution to this challenge. Wool’s unique circular properties—its renewability, biodegradability, and suitability for reuse and recycling—position it as a vital resource for driving innovation and sustainability across the supply chain. This panel will explore how research, development, and innovation are unlocking the potential of natural fibres to accelerate the transition towards circularity. From advancements in fibre recycling technologies to sustainable design practices and regenerative farming methods, wool provides an inspiring blueprint for reducing the industry’s environmental footprint.

Learnings

• Recognise the role of natural fibres in circularity and how their inherent benefits contribute to sustainable practices across the supply chain.
• How supply chain stakeholders can collaborate and innovate to create more circular global value chains that address regulatory and pressing environmental needs.
• Learn about organisations programmes and initiatives and how to get involved in order to accelerate the industry’s transition to a nature positive future.

Post-Event Actions

• To connect with participating organisations to learn more about their fibres that help support the circular economy.
• To connect with others along the supply chain to activate more collaboration opportunities.
• To consider using more natural fibres in their every day lives and businesses.