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Description
The main goal of the project is to create a study material about the quality and properties of three local sheep wool in Estonia and in Norway and to pilot a wool study program for textile students which will help to widen the usage of local wool as a quality textile material. In Estonia there is a lot of prejudice about the quality of local wool and most of it (85-90%) is destroyed as waste. There is no Estonian wool quality system and not enough research about properties and suitable usage areas of local wool that could support the wider usage of local raw material. In Norway there is a very good wool quality system but there is not enough study material and programs for craft students.
The project helps to find the best performance for fabrics made from local wool and to promote and develop local wool usage among crafters, artisans and consumers. Local wool factories can use the results of the project to better promote their products. Estonian wool is getting more conscious attention as a valuable craft production material.
Summary of project results
The main goal of the project was to create a study material about the quality and properties of three local sheep breed''s wool in Estonia and in Norway and to pilot a wool study program for textile students which helps to widen the usage of local wool as a good quality textile material. In Estonia, there is a lot of prejudice about the quality of local wool and most of it (85-90%) is destroyed as waste. There is no Estonian wool quality system and not enough research about properties and suitable usage areas of local wool that could support the wider usage of local raw material. In Norway, there is a very good wool quality system but there is not enough study material and programs for craft students.
1. a study material and 6 catalogues were developed.
2. Exchange of good practeces and collaboration.
During the project, local wool from 6 different sheep breeds was spun into yarns and woven into textiles. These samples were tested, also two intensive courses were organised. Based on the test results, research and project partner''s comprehensive knowledge on sheep wool processing, a study material and 6 catalogues were compiled.
Summary of bilateral results
The partners have planned to co-write and publish more articles in the future. A new project has already got funded within Tartu University based on development of the test results from the project. There are ideas for follow-up projects