The Swedish Wool Initiative - Towards Zero Waste of Swedish Wool

Sweden imports over 1,700 tons of wool yearly. At the same time, less than 50% of all the wool produced by Swedish farmers is utilized. A huge waste of resources that could provide the Swedish industry with a regionally supplied, bio-based, and recyclable material, enabling the transition to a sustainable and circular industry.

Since 2020, Axfoundation is running the Swedish Wool Initiative to enable brands within fashion, outdoor, and home textiles to easily access qualitative and competitive wool. This cross-sectoral collaboration aims at contributing to the vision of zero waste of Swedish wool.