{"id":54863,"date":"2026-05-04T11:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/?post_type=project&p=54863"},"modified":"2026-09-04T11:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:10:01","slug":"swedish-wool","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.axfoundation.se\/en\/projects\/swedish-wool","title":{"rendered":"Swedish Wool \u2013 Unlocking the Potential of an Overlooked Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some grades of Swedish wool are still sorted out because they are not suited to today\u2019s textile system. Photo: Axfoundation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The Issue<\/h2>\n
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The value chain for Swedish wool has been strengthened, but one major challenge remains. Today, large quantities of Swedish wool are collected, but some of it is rejected during sorting because it lacks the properties required for today’s textile products. Several wool grades still lack a viable market and buyers. As a result, a renewable, locally produced raw material is still wasted or used in low-value applications. Making use of more Swedish wool will require new products, materials, and applications in which wool’s varied properties can become an asset and create value for more stakeholders across the value chain.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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We have shown that Swedish wool is a valuable raw material. The next step is to create value from the wool that is currently rejected during sorting. When more grades have a clear purpose and a market, we strengthen both the value chain and our ability to make use of all Swedish wool.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Johan Sidenmark, Project Manager, Future Materials, Axfoundation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Our Solution<\/h2>\n
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To put more Swedish wool to use, new markets and applications are needed. Axfoundation is therefore working with companies, researchers, and other stakeholders to develop solutions that capitalize on wool’s properties – including thermal insulation, sound absorption, moisture management, flame resistance, and biodegradability. This can open up new opportunities for Swedish wool beyond the traditional textile system.<\/p>\n

For these solutions to be sustainable over the long term, the entire value chain \u2013 from sheep farmers to industry \u2013 also needs better economic conditions, as well as investment in Swedish washing and processing capacity. Another important part of this work is highlighting the value of Swedish wool. By developing tangible applications and showcasing the material’s contributions to circularity, biodiversity, and Sweden’s emergency preparedness, Axfoundation aims to increase demand and help create the conditions for a competitive Swedish wool industry over the long term.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Project goals<\/h2>\n
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Swedish Wool \u2013 Unlocking the Potential of an Overlooked Resource<\/em> aims to help put more Swedish wool to use and share solutions from The Swedish Wool Initiative<\/a> internationally.<\/p>\n

The project will help:<\/p>\n