SWEDISH WOOL
SWEDISH WOOL
The Swedish Wool project began in 2019 when we discovered that the wool byproduct from the local meat industry was going to waste. We partnered with another Swedish brand, Röjk, and a Swedish sheep farm in Kungsör to develop a fully traceable supply chain that put this valuable organic resource to use.
Over the years we’ve scaled up the project to involve more bands and stakeholders – helping Swedish wool become more widely available in the industry. Today, the Swedish Wool Initiative is an Axfoundation collaborative of 15 brands, pioneered by Filippa K. Each year we launch a new edition of Swedish wool in our collections.
THE SWEDISH WOOL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
In 2023, the Swedish Wool Initiative launched the first classification system for wool, paving the way for new innovation in the sustainable fashion and textile industry. The new standard simplifies the process of selling and purchasing high-quality Swedish wool, enabling brands to embrace Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material. Read more about the new standard from Axfoundation here.
THE 93 SWEDISH WOOL HOODIE
Our latest Swedish wool sweater is inspired by Filippa K’s founding year, 1993. The effortless silhouette pays homage to our 90s heritage as we celebrate 30 years in fashion.
The sweater is knit from 100% Swedish wool and made in collaboration with fellow Swedish heritage brand, Klippan Yllefabrik. Sourcing wool that was meant to be thrown away due to a high content of vegetable matter, the team at Klippan discovered that changing from a carding process to a combing process effectively cleaned the fibres. This made it possible to spin the wool into a high quality yarn, and knit it into the 93 Swedish Wool Hoodie: a fully traceable product that protects animal welfare and turns waste into a resource.
“Swedish wool has long been a part of our collections and we continue to see increased interest from our customers for sustainable materials. So far it has been difficult to buy the same wool quality from season to season. As a brand, we want to know exactly which wool we are getting in terms of length, thickness, colour and lustre. The new classification system opens up completely new market opportunities.”
– Liisa Kessler, Creative Director at Filippa K
"We now have a unified language for all wool in Sweden! This greatly facilitates collaboration across the entire value chain, from sheep owners, shearers, and wool brokers to buyers at fashion, outdoor, and home furnishing brands. The classification system plays a crucial role in harnessing Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material within the fashion and textile industry."
– Johan Sidenmark, who leads The Swedish Wool Initiative at Axfoundation
CREDITS
Photographer: Thomas Jansson
The Swedish Wool project began in 2019 when we discovered that the wool byproduct from the local meat industry was going to waste. We partnered with another Swedish brand, Röjk, and a Swedish sheep farm in Kungsör to develop a fully traceable supply chain that put this valuable organic resource to use.
Over the years we’ve scaled up the project to involve more bands and stakeholders – helping Swedish wool become more widely available in the industry. Today, the Swedish Wool Initiative is an Axfoundation collaborative of 15 brands, pioneered by Filippa K. Each year we launch a new edition of Swedish wool in our collections.
THE 93 SWEDISH WOOL HOODIE
Our latest Swedish wool sweater is inspired by Filippa K’s founding year, 1993. The effortless silhouette pays homage to our 90s heritage as we celebrate 30 years in fashion.
The sweater is knit from 100% Swedish wool and made in collaboration with fellow Swedish heritage brand, Klippan Yllefabrik. Sourcing wool that was meant to be thrown away due to a high content of vegetable matter, the team at Klippan discovered that changing from a carding process to a combing process effectively cleaned the fibres. This made it possible to spin the wool into a high quality yarn, and knit it into the 93 Swedish Wool Hoodie: a fully traceable product that protects animal welfare and turns waste into a resource.
THE SWEDISH WOOL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
In 2023, the Swedish Wool Initiative launched the first classification system for wool, paving the way for new innovation in the sustainable fashion and textile industry. The new standard simplifies the process of selling and purchasing high-quality Swedish wool, enabling brands to embrace Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material.
Read more about the new standard from Axfoundation here.
“Swedish wool has long been a part of our collections and we continue to see increased interest from our customers for sustainable materials. So far it has been difficult to buy the same wool quality from season to season. As a brand, we want to know exactly which wool we are getting in terms of length, thickness, colour and lustre. The new classification system opens up completely new market opportunities.”
– Liisa Kessler, former Filippa K Creative Director
"We now have a unified language for all wool in Sweden! This greatly facilitates collaboration across the entire value chain, from sheep owners, shearers, and wool brokers to buyers at fashion, outdoor, and home furnishing brands. The classification system plays a crucial role in harnessing Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material within the fashion and textile industry."
– Johan Sidenmark, who leads The Swedish Wool Initiative at Axfoundation
CREDITS
Photographer: Thomas Jansson