Wonderful Wool: The Story of Rathlin Wool, its Journey and Potential

Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation

Description

Wonderful Wool: The Story of Rathlin Wool, its Journey and Potential

The journey of Rathlin wool was showcased as the Future Island-Island (FII) team shared their work in transforming what was once considered a category 3 waste product into a vibrant resource as part of the NI Science Festival 2025. Through the FII project, the team had collaborated with local farmers and the Rathlin community to collect, sort, grade, and process the island's wool into valuable fibres, fabrics, crafts, and products—unlocking its full potential. The wool, available in yarn, rope, and other products, was also showcased during the event.

The event featured a talk and live demonstrations, highlighting the incredible versatility of Rathlin wool. After the talk there was a needle felting workshop with local residents, exploring and making with wool.

This celebration of innovation and tradition brought together heritage and design, contributing to the shaping of a greener future.

AHRC Reference: AH/Y000226/1 - NI Science Festival 2025
Period19 Feb 2025
Event titleWonderful Wool: The Story of Rathlin Wool, its Journey and Potential
Event typeWorkshop
LocationUnited KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionLocal

Keywords

  • FII
  • Rathlin Wool
  • Rathlin Island
  • Felting
  • regenerative design
  • design
  • fibre
  • craft
  • textiles

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