The second classes of our three-year courses have participated in a seminar with The Woolmark Company, the global authority on wool.
Leading the webinar Birgit Gahlen, R&D Manager Europe of the brand, who ilustrated them the different types of wool available on the market and the characteristics of each one, then specifically explaining the properties of this fiber of animal origin, the possible combination with other materials together with the latest trends in use.
She also explained the use of the e-learning platform THE WOOLMARK LEARNING CENTRE designed to support the entire wool supply chain, from producers to the designers who design with it, providing resources, information and tool.
Furthermore, those who wish can participate in the WOOLMARK PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE, annual competition for early career creative thinkers to develop innovative, forward-thinking product solutions for the sports and performance market by harnessing the unique natural properties of wool.
