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Portugal and Norway have long traditions for sheep husbandry and wool. Currently, almost all wool is utilized in Norway, while in Portugal, like the rest of Europe, most of the coarse or colored wool is considered waste. The project “hiWOOL” wants to use portuguese woolen heritage to increase demand for wool from local sheep breeds, exchange knowledge and promote sustainable wool production. The wool processing industry demands white wool with homogeneous properties of fiber diameter and crimp, with no vegetable matter. Thus, large amounts of wool that do not comply with these standards are