UK-based Fashion production software company SupplyCompass recently announced a partnership with Australia’s The Woolmark Company to set up trusted wool supply chains through a phased rollout and to launch a wool guide to help brands launch new categories of wool products. SupplyCompass will now offer its network of small and medium enterprises dealing with fashion apparel and homeware brands the ability to produce sustainable wool collections—a fibre-first for the production platform.
The Woolmark Company connects the global apparel and textile supply chain on behalf of 60,000 Australian woolgrowers that help fund the not-for-profit company.SupplyCompass recently announced a partnership with The Woolmark Company to set up trusted wool supply chains through a phased rollout and to launch a wool guide to help brands launch new categories of wool products. SupplyCompass will now offer its network of apparel and homeware brands the ability to produce sustainable wool collections. #
Brands using SupplyCompass will have immediate access to new manufacturers trusted by the leading wool association in the world, as well as total traceability, with access to the full journey from farm to product, a press release from the company said.
By establishing long-lasting supply chains and offering flexible minimums, SupplyCompass is aiming to empower more brands to produce sustainable wool collections with this versatile natural fibre. The phased roll-out of wool supply chains will initially see a select number of manufacturer partners available for SupplyCompass users who will be put through a rigorous onboarding process.
This process involves a qualifying digital assessment—comprising the factory's operational set-up, labour policies, code of conduct, sustainable practices and environmental initiatives—and a visit to the factory by a member of the specialist team.
SupplyCompass plans to have a global selection of manufacturers by the end of 2021, including weavers and knitters from India, China and Europe.
Both have also joined forces to develop a comprehensive guide to cover everything brands need to know about wool. The SupplyCompass Wool Guide covers the extensive properties of the fibre, different types of wool, the wool production process, and the social, animal and environmental impacts of wool.
Additionally, it highlights the considerations for designing a collection with wool, The Woolmark Company's certification, and the latest innovations in wool that will change the way brands work with the fibre (think wind and water-resistant wool, wool faux fur and digital printing).
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