NFC CO-ORGANISERS

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. Learn more about each of the NFC co-organisers by clicking or hovering over their logos.

International Alpaca Association

International Alpaca Association

Since 1984, the International Alpaca Assocition has been promoting and protecting the image of alpaca fibre in Peru and around the world. Alpaca is one of the world’s finest fibres and has superlative properties.
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Sustainable Fibre Alliance

Sustainable Fibre Alliance

The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) is a non-profit standard holding organisation that represents a diverse global alliance of supply chain actors, stakeholders, and industry experts, with a mission to ensure the long-term viability of the cashmere sector. SFA's 'nutag' framework ensures a conceptual, holistic approach that focuses on building resilience in herder communities and supporting coupled human-environments that minimise environmental impact, safeguards herder livelihoods, and ensures high animal welfare standards.
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Mohair South Africa

Mohair South Africa

Mohair South Africa seeks to advance the Mohair industry through international partnerships and alliances to enhance the production and consumption of mohair products. Its aim is to create sustainable demand and profitability for all role players from producer to processor, and from buyer to manufacturer.
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The Schneider Group

The Schneider Group

The Schneider Group founded in 1922 is specialized in sourcing, processing and supplying wool and other natural fibres to assist its customers in producing sustainable, fully traceable, high-quality textile products. One of its scouring mills and offices is located in Biella, Italy, this year's location of Natural Fibre Connect.
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