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Good morning from Dalang! ☀️ Day 1 is officially underway!Our Congress morning begins with wool sports and lychee tastin...
24/06/2026

Good morning from Dalang! ☀️ Day 1 is officially underway!

Our Congress morning begins with wool sports and lychee tasting (the local treat!) before heading to the Dalang Exhibition Centre for our first industry visit of the week.

Coming up this afternoon:
The official Congress Opening. We’ll hear from global industry leaders and welcoming our Young Professionals. We will launch our new Green Book, a comprehensive resource for wool's eco-credentials, and wrap up with a Wool Manufacturing Forum.

Whether you attend in person or tuning in online, we are ready to shape the future of the industry together. Let’s get started!

Tomorrow, June 23th, marks the start of the 95th IWTO Congress with Pre-Congress Day and our members-only working group...
22/06/2026

Tomorrow, June 23th, marks the start of the 95th IWTO Congress with Pre-Congress Day and our members-only working group meetings. These sessions are the heartbeat of our organization, where experts and industry leaders gather to set the standards for wool’s future.

📍 Dalang, the knitwear capital
We are excited to welcome our delegates to the Royal Garden Hotel in Dalang. Over the next few days, we will dive into our theme: "Knitting for Tomorrow: Wool and Well-Being in the Digital Age."

🐑 What to expect as we kick off:
➡️ Innovation in Motion: Exploring Dalang’s massive cluster of 28,000+ textile businesses.
➡️ Global Connection: Connecting with colleagues from every corner of the wool supply chain.
➡️ Hybrid Access: A warm welcome to our online participants joining us digitally from around the world!

The stage is set in China’s No. 1 Knitting Village. It’s time to explore how wool will lead the way in sustainability, wellness, and digital transformation.

🌐 Not registered yet?
There is still time to join us virtually! Head to our website to secure your online pass and be part of the conversations shaping the industry. ➡️ https://chk.me/5Ybri9Y

Meet our speaker — Dr Paul Swan.Scientist, thought leader and Principal of Paul G. Swan and Associates Pty. Ltd., Paul h...
19/06/2026

Meet our speaker — Dr Paul Swan.

Scientist, thought leader and Principal of Paul G. Swan and Associates Pty. Ltd., Paul has extensive experience in wool industry research and strategy development, in Australia and internationally. He is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has attained degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Applied Sciences from University of NSW.

Paul has served IWTO as the first chair of our Sustainable Practices Working Group, Product Wellness and Wool Trade Biosecurity Working Group. Most recently, Paul is principal author of the IWTO Green Book and co-author of the wool biogenic LCA, and at the 95th IWTO Congress he takes the stage for the launch of IWTO's Green Book.

Session · IWTO Green Book Launch
Date · 24-26 June 2026
Venue · Dalang, China — 95th IWTO Congress

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Most fabrics quit halfway up. Wool doesn’t! Unlock the secret of thermoregulation & High-Altitude Hiking!It's hiking se...
18/06/2026

Most fabrics quit halfway up. Wool doesn’t!
Unlock the secret of thermoregulation & High-Altitude Hiking!

It's hiking season again across the Northern Hemisphere, and one truth never changes at altitude: mountain weather doesn't compromise. Cotton soaks. Synthetics suffocate. Merino wool adapts.

Temps in the Alps, Rockies, or Himalayas: +30°C at the trailhead, -5°C at the summit.

According to science, each merino fibre is made from keratin cells arranged in a unique bilateral structure. This molecular architecture creates a natural crimp that traps millions of microscopic air pockets along every fibre.

What this means on the trail:
↗️ On the ascent, the fibre absorbs body v***r — up to 35 % of its own weight — without feeling wet against the skin.
🔼 At the summit, those trapped air pockets work as an active insulator and lock in body heat during breaks.
↘️ On the descent, the fibre gradually releases stored moisture through controlled ev***ration.

Experts call this "thermal buffering": the fibre absorbs climatic shocks before your body feels them.

For high-altitude hikers, the practical translation is fewer layers, fewer transition stops, and a steadier core temperature from sunrise to summit.

🌡️ What's the biggest temperature swing you've experienced on a single hike? Share your story in the comments.

Meet our speaker — Dr Mrinal Choudhari.Additional Director at the Wool Research Association (WRA), Thane, with 17+ years...
16/06/2026

Meet our speaker — Dr Mrinal Choudhari.

Additional Director at the Wool Research Association (WRA), Thane, with 17+ years in textile chemistry, research and innovation. PhD in Textile Chemistry from the Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai, after MSc Tech and BSc Tech in the same discipline, plus a Diploma in Business Management from Welingkar Institute. Author of more than 50 technical publications, holder of one granted patent and four further applications. She chairs the Board of Indian Standards TXD 37 Committee for Sportech and numerous other academic activities.

At the 95th IWTO Congress in Dalang, China, she will present on innovations in wool processing and their potential applications for technical textiles.

Date · 24-26 June 2026
Venue · Dalang, China — 95th IWTO Congress

iwto.org/congress-2026

One of the most important, and often underestimated, aspects of climate assessment is how we measure it.In wool Life Cyc...
16/06/2026

One of the most important, and often underestimated, aspects of climate assessment is how we measure it.

In wool Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), emissions are typically reported per kilogram of greasy wool. While this is useful, it tells only part of the story.

Research highlights the value of using multiple functional units to better reflect the diversity of farming systems and production realities. Alongside emissions per kilogram of wool, results are also expressed as:

➡️ per Dry Sheep Equivalent (DSE represents the feed requirement of a standard adult sheep to account for differences in animal size and productivity)
➡️ per hectare grazed (to reflect land use and regional production systems)

Why does this matter?

Because different farming systems cannot be fairly compared using a single metric alone. Sheep size, stocking density, and land characteristics all influence outcomes. Looking at several functional units provides a more balanced and transparent picture of environmental performance.

This approach allows us to:
✅ Compare regions more fairly
✅ Understand trade-offs between productivity and land use
✅ Avoid oversimplified conclusions
✅ Improve decision-making for farmers, brands, and policymakers

In short: how we measure matters as much as what we measure.

A multi-dimensional view of functional units brings us closer to a more accurate understanding of wool’s true environmental footprint, and helps guide better choices for the future of natural fibres.

Meet our speaker — Junny Zhu.Technical Manager China for Processing Innovation & Education Extension at Australian Wool ...
12/06/2026

Meet our speaker — Junny Zhu.

Technical Manager China for Processing Innovation & Education Extension at Australian Wool Innovation / The Woolmark Company. A Master in Textiles Engineering from Donghua University and a certified Senior Textile Engineer in China, Junny brings 20+ years of professional experience across yarn, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing and garment manufacturing. She joined Woolmark in 2007 and now leads the technical team driving wool innovation in China, turning R&D concepts into commercial products for international brands.

At the 95th IWTO Congress in Dalang, China, she steps onto the Wool Retail stage to read the next wave of wool product innovation.

Session · Wool Retail
Date · Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue · Dalang, China — 95th IWTO Congress

iwto.org/congress-2026

Quiz time. The average household wash load runs at around 40°C. At what temperature should woollens be washed?A. 40°B. 5...
11/06/2026

Quiz time. The average household wash load runs at around 40°C. At what temperature should woollens be washed?
A. 40°
B. 50°
C. 20°
D. 30°

TIP: IWTO highlights that woollens can be washed at notably lower temperatures than the household average, and that lower temperatures combined with less frequent washing deliver real savings on water and energy. Cooler washes also help woollens hold their softness, shape and colour, wash after wash.

Take your best guess below. We'll reveal the answer in our next stories.
Source: iwto.org/iwto-wool-care

Meet our speaker — Kinza Nasri.Vice President of Innovation at Ça Va de Soi Tricots, the Montréal-based knitwear house a...
09/06/2026

Meet our speaker — Kinza Nasri.

Vice President of Innovation at Ça Va de Soi Tricots, the Montréal-based knitwear house and retail. Second generation of the Montreal-based family business, Kinza began her career in the product development department, from sourcing to design. Then she got involved in the departments of marketing, operations, and sales, to learn all facets of the company.

At the 95th IWTO Congress in Dalang, China, she will present the retail and wool perspective.

Date · 24-26 June 2026
Venue · Dalang, China — 95th IWTO Congress

iwto.org/congress-2026

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