Woolmark has partnered with Fashion Tech Lab by which they will pool expertise in sourcing, supply chain and sustainability to educate and empower finalists through a dedicated mentorship program. Fashion Tech Lab will power the new Innovation Award. This celebrates the collection with the most innovative and creative wool fabrication, process or development and will be awarded to the finalist who demonstrates the most exciting approach to help reduce its social and environmental footprint. The award will be given to 12 designers.
Fashion Tech Lab is a hybrid platform that combines an investment company, a multinational incubator, a consulting agency on innovation for the fashion industry, an experimental laboratory and philanthropic organisation, all aimed at helping new technologies and sustainable innovations connect, collaborate, and create products and brands that evolve the industry and improve its social and environmental footprint.
The ultimate aim of this partnership is to give the 12 finalists the best opportunity to enhance their business through innovation and sustainable processes, so they can meet the discerning needs of tomorrow’s customer. As the award continues to evolve, Woolmark’s aim is to encourage designers to think beyond today and embrace future technologies, which will ultimately provide a positive impact for tomorrow.
