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A WORLD WITH MORE NATURAL FIBRES BY 2030
Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) is an alliance between leading alpaca, cashmere, mohair and wool organisations. The NFC logo represents each of these four natural fibres, woven together by their shared goals and challenges as well as their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – as seen by its resemblance to the SDG17 icon.
The goal of NFC is a world with more natural fibres by 2030. Through its events, NFC enables consensus building as well as sharing and understanding of the growers’ and herders’ perspectives.
CO-ORGANISERS OF NATURAL FIBRE CONNECT
22 & 1 - 5 JUNE 2026 IN-PERSON EVENT
WELCOME TO THE NATURAL FIBRE CONNECT 2026
In-Person Conference in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and Graaff Reinet, South Africa
Join us at this year’s Natural Fibre Connect conference hosted
in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and Graaff Reinet, South Africa, the animal natural fibre hub of Southern Africa, surrounded by mohair & wool farms, communities, broker warehouses, processing & spinning mills and artisanal crafters & makers.
Actively participate and connect with key players in the industry, listen
to live speakers and engaging panel discussions, participate in
workshops and visit local mills in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) as well as visit farms & communities in the karoo around Graaff Reinet.
NFC 2026
Conference
1 & 2 June
Full Day
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
NFC 2026
Evening Dinner
1 June
Evening
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
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Mill Tours
3 - 5 June
All Day
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) OR Graaff Reinet
In-Person Conference
The NFC 2026 in‑person event will take place in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) at the Boardwalk Hotel Convention Centre and at the Drostdy Hotel in Graaff Reinet, South Africa. South Africa is the leading producer of mohair in the world and the biggest contributor to sustainably certified wool. Attendees will be taken to the root of the supply chain, the farmer, where it all begins, and will have the opportunity to visit the heart of South African animal fibre production in the Karoo. This is the ideal setting for a conference on the future of natural fibres.
What to Expect
Scheduled from 1 – 5 June 2026, NFC 2026 offers a week of thought‑provoking sessions, guided tours, and networking opportunities with industry leaders, collaborators, and potential customers. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit mohair and wool farms and experience first-hand what it takes to be a farmer in the karoo. Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and Graaff Reinet are surrounded by Safari opportunities where you will be able to see the Big 5!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN NFC 2026
Animal Fibre Community
NFC connects all stakeholders of the animal fibre industries and offers a platform for improving and empowering our industry.
Innovation & Trends
At NFC, experts share the latest developments and trends on topics that unite all animal fibre industries such as regenerative agriculture, green finance, traceability and more.
Networking
NFC helps strengthen network that impacts your business, the textile and fashion industry and growers and herders around the world.
Advancing the Industry
NFC addresses joint topics of concern such as climate change, social & animal Welfare.
LATEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Enrique Michaud
Co-Chair | Global Alliance for the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists (IYRP 2026)
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Xenya Scanlon
Chief of Communications, External Relations & Partnerships | United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
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KEY DISCUSSION TOPICS
- Grower Perspective
- Product Environmental Footprint
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Social & Animal Welfare
- Innovation & Technology
- Green Finance
- Upcoming Initiatives
- Standard & Case Studies
NFC 2026 SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Partner with purpose at the Natural Fibre Connect International Congress. This unique meeting brings together the heart and soul of the natural fibre value chain, from farmers and growers to designers, manufacturers, and luxury apparel brands shaping the global textile industry.
As a sponsor, you will connect directly with decision-makers and innovators across mohair and wool, positioning your brand at the intersection of sustainability, craftsmanship, and premium natural fibres. Join us in supporting a future where heritage, innovation, and responsible luxury are woven together.
Become a sponsor for our 2026 NFC Conference, find out more here or email info@mohair.co.za for more information.
2025 Past Sponsors
NFC CONFERENCE PARTNERS
MILL TOURS AND EXCURSIONS INFORMATION COMING SOON
Become an NFC 2026 and benefit!
Contact this year's event organisers at naturalfibreconnect@gmail.com to learn more
Find out more about our Sponsorship packages and add-ons
FEEDBACK FROM PAST NFC
There is almost no other space where all the role players in the Natural Fibres Industry gets together and shares our passion, stories, challenges, hopes and fears. As growers this was incredible and very rare chance to be part of the conversation. A conversation that affects us hugely.
This conference confirmed the need for us to stop waiting for someone else to tell our story and the beauty of our animals and the land, and the communities which nurture our threads. We have both the knowledge and the responsibility to educate within our supply chain and to a wider audience. Thank you again and again for recognizing the need for this conversation and for hosting us with such generosity.
Thank you so much for your great work on the conference we really enjoyed it . My family and I are very grateful for the opportunity to be part of the event and seeing around the mills. The boys will always remember the time we had and I hope it encourages them to stay in wool production.