From Field to Fibre: an exploration into British Wool

During my time at university, I quickly became aware of the inequalities within the current fashion system anywhere from major environmental demands to the animal and human costs behind the production process. My interest sparked around the concept of 'Regenerative Agriculture' a holistic farming practice that focuses on a soil-to-soil regenerative system reconnecting farming back to fashion. After helping to establish the NTU natural dye garden, I challenged myself to create my own internal natural fibre and dye system. My final major project was inspired by the Fibershed movement, a non-profit organisation that challenges designers to create a climate beneficial collection within a 150-mile radius from field all the way through to the final output. After time spent shearing sheep and spinning wool, I knitted one jumper from a single fleece from a Romney x Shetland Flock at Fernhill Farm with the ear tag number embroidered into the back using natural dyes.