Nanjing Wool Market conference concluded in Nanjing last week. There was a more positive feel, a contrast to the conference just one year ago. Some wool exporters commented that the conference provided the most positive business opportunities since 2022. Over 380 delegates attended, including international delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, South Africa, Italy, and Peru. Conference delegates all e... Read More

Australian Wool Innovation’s new Head of Domestic Operations, Scott Carmody, believes the wool market is beginning to “feel right again” despite ongoing global uncertainty. While economic headwinds remain, Carmody points to early signs of improving sentiment among buyers and exporters, particularly after an unusual upward price movement in August. “The market’s definitely going in the right way, and it’s across a... Read More

South Island only offering 6,300 bales. Selection consisted of 11% merino fleece, 11% halfbred fleece, 22% crossbred fleece mostly good colour, 19% hogget fleece good colour, 12% crossbred second shear good colour 50/100mm, 3% lambs good/average colour, 21% associated oddments all descriptions and 1% miscellaneous types. Market showed a very strong sentiment on a wide selection with the general lack of quantity f... Read More

It was an incredible week at the Australian wool auctions. Merino wools sold 120 to 180ac dearer whilst crossbred types were 60ac dearer. The passed in rate of just 1.8% tells the story as growers jumped at the chance to take the better money on offer. The EMI closed the week at the highest point since June 2022. The recently concluded Nanjing Wool Market conference was widely believed to be the most positive and... Read More

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) recently released its annual Stock Number Survey which provides an assessment of the stock numbers between June 30 2024 and June 30 2025. The report summarises the results from a survey carried out to estimate the number of sheep and beef cattle on hand at June 30 and provides estimates for the change in livestock numbers four months before provisional figures are available from th... Read More

From wool alginate fibre blends to wool denim, AWI have a number of innovative product development projects on the go. As an essential part of what AWI does for woolgrowers, these product developments push the boundaries of wool technology, opening exciting opportunities for designers and manufacturers. Blending super soft wool and brown seaweed to create a natural performance fibre is one of the revolutionary pr... Read More

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) has announced the launch of the Step-Up Bonus – a new initiative rewarding and supporting wool growers who adopt Australian Wool Sustainability Scheme (AWSS) Certification. The Step-Up Bonus represents a direct investment by AWEX in Australian wool growers, supporting the industry’s commitment to sustainability, integrity, and meeting the expectations of global markets. AWEX... Read More

China’s exports in August grew at the slowest pace since the January-February period, when they rose just 2.3%. Exports reached $321.8 billion (€274.4bn) in August, a 4.4% increase compared to the same month last year. That was down from a 7.2% jump in July. Meanwhile, imports totalled $219.5 billion (€187.2bn), a 1.8% rise. China’s large trade surplus has become a contentious issue with major trading partners in... Read More

Woolmark is promoting the results of an AWI-funded study that proves 100% Merino wool base-layer fabrics provide excellent thermal comfort during outdoor ‘stop-go’ sporting activities, especially during resting phases when the potential for chilling is greatest. Active outdoor sports such as hiking, cycling and rock climbing are also known as ‘stop-go’ sports because they encompass multiple activity and resting p... Read More

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 has already seen strong interest from textile and garment industry professionals in the region since visitor registration was launched in March. Held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at the Singapore Expo, the exhibition will gather technology providers and key stakeholders from the entire textile and garment value chain. To-date, the Singapore edition has drawn the support of... Read More

The ELUCENT project has successfully moved bio-based pigments from laboratory research to industrial readiness, delivering the world’s first plastic-free, toxin-free and fully biodegradable reflective pigment. Funded by Innovate UK, the 18-month collaboration brought together three partners: Sparxell, the University of Cambridge spin-out pioneering plant-based bioinspired colour technology; PANGAIA, the global mater... Read More

Woolmark has launched a promotion of wool denim to the textile trade to help grow demand for wool in the casual apparel market. The promotion highlights how incorporating wool fibres into the traditional construction of cotton denim elevates the denim into a premium and high performance fabric. Wool denim is as strong and versatile as regular cotton denim, but with the added natural benefits of wool including nex... Read More