
Roundtable for European Animal Fibres Initiatives
Roundtable for European Animal Fibres Initiatives
There are many wonderful projects and initiatives across Europe with the goal of locally grown wool and other animal fibres no longer going to waste. There are many challenges to shearing, sorting, collecting and processing of these fibres; but fortunately, there are also many ideas and solutions as well. Up to date, most initiatives have worked in isolation, but not anymore. This round table will bring all European actors together to exchange knowledge, learnings, and work on joint solutions.
If you are currently working on a local wool or other animal fibre project based in Europe or planning to start one, then this roundtable is for you to gain valuable insights and visibility.
This session will be moderated by Simone Sommer, Camille Herry and Nigel Thompson.
Hourly Schedule
29 September 2023
- 09:00 - 10:00
- PartI: The European animal fibre landscape: challenges and opportunities
- Impulse keynotes from five different speakers.
- 10:00 - 10:15
- Break
- 10:15 - 11:15
- Part II: Filling the gaps: how to get the wool from the farm to the market.
- Panel discussion with representatives of networks, associations and initiatives.
- 11:15 - 11:45
- Q&A
- 11:45 - 12:00
- Closing
Speaker
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Pascal GautrandLe Collectif Tricolor | Founder at Made in Town and Initiator of the Tricolor Collective
Pascal Gautrand, graduate in fashion design and textile design, stands out for his passion for the textile-clothing industry. With a post-diploma from the French Fashion Institute in hand, he now works as a consultant and teacher in this dynamic field. His experience as the first resident of the “fashion design” section at the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici in 2008 opened up new perspectives for research on local production. This is how he founded Made in Town, a platform dedicated to promoting know-how, which supports private and institutional players in the textile sector.
In 2018, Pascal Gautrand played a key role in initiating the Tricolor Collective, of which he holds the position of General Delegate. The Tricolor Collective is dedicated to promoting and supporting the restructuring of the French wool sectors. By highlighting traditional know-how, encouraging innovation and promoting collaboration between players in the sector, the Collectif Tricolor contributes to renewing and sustaining the French wool sector.Visit website collectiftricolor.org

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